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Old 26 February 2005, 05:05 PM
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Here is the data I got with the inspection of my MY96:

Front Left: 3120N Front Right: 2780N
Rear Left: 2170N Rear Right: 1600N

So front left is 15% higher than front right, while rear left is 36% higher than right rear.

Is there any way to balance the braking force between the left and right?

I tried to lock the wheels in wet with the steering wheel straight, and the car oversteer towards the right, is the brake imbalance cause this oversteer? Or I need to check the wheel alignment?

It is very dangerous and scary with the oversteer towards right when the wheels are locked. Please help to advise where should I look to minimize this issue.

Thank you.
Old 26 February 2005, 08:14 PM
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first port of call would be to strip, inspect and clean the brake calipers.............its most likely that you have seized (or partially) sliders/pistons/etc..............

your geometry could be suspect also, although this wouldn't show on a brake roller..............

alyn
Old 26 February 2005, 08:19 PM
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Make sure they are bled properly too, no air in them. Although as Alyn says, the most likely cause would be seized sliding calipers. Daz



Originally Posted by stockcar
first port of call would be to strip, inspect and clean the brake calipers.............its most likely that you have seized (or partially) sliders/pistons/etc..............

your geometry could be suspect also, although this wouldn't show on a brake roller..............

alyn
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