MOT rear imbalance

[piglet14]

Dismal failure.
Down on one side which could be a sticking wheel cylinder but we did all that just a few months ago.
Do the load adjusters play up, and can that cause imbalance?

Ta

[alexperkins]

They generally behave. Could be a sticking shoe against the drum

Presume this is braking vs handbrake

[piglet14]

Believe it to be foot brake only.
If the compensators are generally good I'll start with the obvious.
Especially given that compensators are 80 quid!
Can they be stripped?

[alexperkins]

yeah, you can easily strip the rear drums down and clean it all up. Scuff the shoes and drum lining with some course sandpaper. Bleed the rear brake lines too just in case there is air in the pipes.

[piglet14]

No, I mean can the compensators be stripped?

[alexperkins]

No. It's a bin job and replace

GSF have 55% off this weekend if they stock it, let me know and I'll send you the code so you can reserve/order it online

[piglet14]

Tried adjusting shoes, no difference.
Pair of new VW branded!!!! cylinders on their way (Ebay bargain)
Failing that it's time to cough for a compensator.

[piglet14]

Fixed, passed. Wasn't compensator.

[alexperkins]

Excellent. Wheel cylinders then?

[piglet14]

Yup
Not very old either.