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MOT rear imbalance
Posted: Fri Apr 28, 2017 9:49 am
by 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
Re: MOT rear imbalance
Posted: Fri Apr 28, 2017 1:13 pm
by alexperkins
They generally behave. Could be a sticking shoe against the drum
Presume this is braking vs handbrake
Re: MOT rear imbalance
Posted: Fri Apr 28, 2017 2:12 pm
by 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?
Re: MOT rear imbalance
Posted: Fri Apr 28, 2017 2:13 pm
by 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.
Re: MOT rear imbalance
Posted: Sat Apr 29, 2017 7:15 am
by piglet14
No, I mean can the compensators be stripped?
Re: MOT rear imbalance
Posted: Sat Apr 29, 2017 12:15 pm
by 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
Re: MOT rear imbalance
Posted: Wed May 03, 2017 1:52 pm
by 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.
Re: MOT rear imbalance
Posted: Tue May 09, 2017 2:09 pm
by piglet14
Fixed, passed. Wasn't compensator.
Re: MOT rear imbalance
Posted: Tue May 09, 2017 2:16 pm
by alexperkins
Excellent. Wheel cylinders then?
Re: MOT rear imbalance
Posted: Tue May 09, 2017 9:29 pm
by piglet14
Yup
Not very old either.