brakes pull...sometimes wtf!!
07-22-05, 03:25 PM
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brakes pull...sometimes wtf!!
well today i noticed it more, it sometimes pulls to the left when i apply the brakes... what could it be? air in the line? its got new rotors and new pads on it..
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07-22-05, 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by pimpncuba
just a possiblity. when is the last time you bled your brakes or replaced your pads
That was awhile ago but I can't remember when he did it for sure. His pads are good as they were just checked. I too had the same thing with my gsl-se but it went away and all of my suspension is new and a good alignment too.
Mine for sure was a sticking caliper has it heated up the rim, but the good ting is I have slotted/cross drilled rotors, hawk pads, and SS brake lines in the garage waiting. Just need to buy the wheel bearings and seals.
I really think his is a sticking caliper also. If we figure it out for sure we will post it.
07-22-05, 05:35 PM
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I just had an interesting problem on a non-RX vehicle. I had the same symptoms as you and it turned out to be a bad rubber brake line going to the caliper. It was acting as a restrictor both ways, the caliper was slow to squeeze and slow to release. If everything else doesn't work replace the rubber lines.
07-23-05, 03:06 PM
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I just had an interesting problem on a non-RX vehicle. I had the same symptoms as you and it turned out to be a bad rubber brake line going to the caliper. It was acting as a restrictor both ways, the caliper was slow to squeeze and slow to release. If everything else doesn't work replace the rubber lines.
I have one pulling right now. Right rear wheel cylinder is leaking. Pads get wet and Theres your problem.
07-23-05, 04:16 PM
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The bad hose was found as I was bleeding the system after I replaced the front calipers on the wife's minivan. The front left caliper was dragging sometimes and when the brakes were pushed hard the van squirmed a little. The front left is the last to be bled and it was hard to push the pedal even with the bleeder out. I scrathed my head a while and then emailed a friend who is a REAL mechanic, he said that was probably my problem. First time in 25yrs of messing with cars that that has happened to me.
07-23-05, 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by jgrewe
The bad hose was found as I was bleeding the system after I replaced the front calipers on the wife's minivan. The front left caliper was dragging sometimes and when the brakes were pushed hard the van squirmed a little. The front left is the last to be bled and it was hard to push the pedal even with the bleeder out. I scrathed my head a while and then emailed a friend who is a REAL mechanic, he said that was probably my problem. First time in 25yrs of messing with cars that that has happened to me.
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My dad runs Cross drilled and slotted rotors on his miata. He autocrosses and drives it to work when he isn't in the 540i.. What is so wrong with them, besides the obvious " more wear on the pad/ you can't turn the rotors" thing. FIRE85GSL-SE drives his car MAYBE once a week, I don't think he will have wear problems.............. At least if you are going to post something NEGATIVE post your reasoning behind it so people have something to think about... Instead of just posting "NO!!!" post your thoughts.
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Originally Posted by pimpncuba
do you track your car? if so they aren't a very good choice.
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i have cross drilled and slotted rotors... had them for about a year now, and who said you cant turn them? my brother has turned his 2 times now.. i have no problems with mine... i think u might just be an idiot pimpncuba
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Originally Posted by rxseven07
i have cross drilled and slotted rotors... had them for about a year now, and who said you cant turn them? my brother has turned his 2 times now.. i have no problems with mine... i think u might just be an idiot pimpncuba
Ya, I have turned a set before in the shop I used to work at.
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Originally Posted by RRTEC
You can turn them, but they become less effective every time as the depth decreases between the top of the rotor and the depth of the slot.....
Well that is common sence. If you turn them several times then they would be like normal rotors.
And yes that would be very gross!
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Originally Posted by RRTEC
My dad runs Cross drilled and slotted rotors on his miata. He autocrosses and drives it to work when he isn't in the 540i.. What is so wrong with them, besides the obvious " more wear on the pad/ you can't turn the rotors" thing. FIRE85GSL-SE drives his car MAYBE once a week, I don't think he will have wear problems.............. At least if you are going to post something NEGATIVE post your reasoning behind it so people have something to think about... Instead of just posting "NO!!!" post your thoughts.
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07-25-05, 01:17 AM
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if they arent "great" then why do high dollar cars come factory with them? like porshe, or the new vettes, lambo's, ferraris, i dont think any of those companys are into bling at all p-diddy. i know that i noticed a difference when in the hills, i had less brake fade and less brake glazing, so maybe your wrong cuba.
