Wierd..

1. N80Jamie Established Member Joined: Nov 2009 Telford Posts: 1331 EP82 Starlet GT

   #1 12th February 2010, 21:11

   As i was driving back from college today i noticed that when i was rolling down a hill in 5th my car seemed to not be rolling smoothly. It felt like the car was braking ever so slightly every now and again, just didnt feel right. Anyone else get this or do i have a problem somewhere? Cheers
2. user_38198 Established Member Joined: Oct 2009 West Mids Posts: 1847 Peugeot 106 1.1

   #2 12th February 2010, 21:41

   Caliper could be seized maybe? Are your tyres pumped up ok?
3. samueljonburgess Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2007 bromley Posts: 2728 Nissan S13, Saxo Furio

   #3 13th February 2010, 01:04

   warped disc maybe
4. c20xejay Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2010 Wakefield Posts: 594 seat leon fr

   #4 13th February 2010, 11:36

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by samueljonburgess warped disc maybe

   probably likely cause mate had same problem on his fiesta
5. samueljonburgess Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2007 bromley Posts: 2728 Nissan S13, Saxo Furio

   #5 13th February 2010, 11:41

   does the car vibrate when you brkae hard??
6. N80Jamie Established Member Joined: Nov 2009 Telford Posts: 1331 EP82 Starlet GT

   #6 13th February 2010, 12:12

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by samueljonburgess does the car vibrate when you brkae hard??

   I dont think it does no. How ca you check if the brakes are warped, is there any visable signs?
7. c20xejay Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2010 Wakefield Posts: 594 seat leon fr

   #7 13th February 2010, 12:15

   you can sort of tell when you brake apparantly my mate sed it felt ever so slightly brake was trying to push back up when he pushed down... not sure though could be wrong.
8. N80Jamie Established Member Joined: Nov 2009 Telford Posts: 1331 EP82 Starlet GT

   #8 13th February 2010, 12:22

   Jesus im guessing if they are warped there going to fail an MOT?
9. c20xejay Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2010 Wakefield Posts: 594 seat leon fr

   #9 13th February 2010, 12:23

   just change the discs?? cheap enough
10. N80Jamie Established Member Joined: Nov 2009 Telford Posts: 1331 EP82 Starlet GT

    #10 13th February 2010, 12:27

    How much am i looking at? I need to change the rears aswell
11. c20xejay Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2010 Wakefield Posts: 594 seat leon fr

    #11 13th February 2010, 12:30

    depends on how cheap discs you want you could probably get 4 for about 50 but cheapest of cheap though then theres fitting id just take it garage to make sure its that first..
12. N80Jamie Established Member Joined: Nov 2009 Telford Posts: 1331 EP82 Starlet GT

    #12 13th February 2010, 12:40

    I was thinking of taking the car to one of the garages which do free brake tests. Anyone used these tests before?
13. Lp12790 Regular Poster Joined: Jul 2009 Oxford Posts: 327 Peugeot 206 GTI 180, Citroen Saxo VTR

    #13 13th February 2010, 12:47

    yeah i used the free brake check. but sometimes they will lie to get business. do them yourself. easy job just follow the guides on here mate
14. N80Jamie Established Member Joined: Nov 2009 Telford Posts: 1331 EP82 Starlet GT

    #14 13th February 2010, 12:51

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Lp12790 yeah i used the free brake check. but sometimes they will lie to get business. do them yourself. easy job just follow the guides on here mate

    Yee id more or less expect them to lie as the test is free lol. Il take it down to them anyway and see what they say. Then ill follow the guide on here and have a look for myself. cheers
15. Boyes Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2008 Sheffield Posts: 276 Peugeot 106 GTi, Clio 172

    #15 13th February 2010, 13:32

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by SheldonStyles Yee id more or less expect them to lie as the test is free lol. Il take it down to them anyway and see what they say. Then ill follow the guide on here and have a look for myself. cheers

    Jack the car up & rotate the wheel or disc (with wheel off) It will suddenly "grab" the disc slightly, and would generally indicate disc warped. If only one is warped grab a pair (If you're other two have plenty of meat on them) to save a little money. Always replace in pairs front two or rear two, and it's best to buy both pads & disc rather than just changing just disc.
16. samueljonburgess Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2007 bromley Posts: 2728 Nissan S13, Saxo Furio

    #16 13th February 2010, 16:16

    spin the wheel if it rubs ar a certain point then its warped, if its rears drive along n lift the hand brake slightly
17. N80Jamie Established Member Joined: Nov 2009 Telford Posts: 1331 EP82 Starlet GT

    #17 13th February 2010, 21:42

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Boyes Jack the car up & rotate the wheel or disc (with wheel off) It will suddenly "grab" the disc slightly, and would generally indicate disc warped. If only one is warped grab a pair (If you're other two have plenty of meat on them) to save a little money. Always replace in pairs front two or rear two, and it's best to buy both pads & disc rather than just changing just disc.

    Cheers, ill try this when i can