VTR rear brakes failing MOT

1. Colinr1178 Newbie Joined: Feb 2011 Newport Pagnell Bucks Posts: 4 Cistorn Saxo VTR 2002

   #1 10th February 2011, 17:33

   Hi all,
   My VTR has failed the MOT about 4 times opn rear brakes.
   I have changed the pads, callipers and bled it about 4 times.
   They are just not giving enough braking power but feel ok on the road.
   is it worth considering the compensator valve as I have another one on a spare rear axle?
   Could it be possible that there is a problem with the brake lines?
   Can you get braded brake lines to replace all pf the brake pipes and would this be worth while?
   
   HELP!!!!!!!
2. Bedford126 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2010 Morley, Leeds Posts: 8469 Civic ep3 type r powered by TDI NORTH

   #2 10th February 2011, 17:39

   could be worth trying it mate as if the brake lines were f***ed then they wouldn't have passed the mot and if you have one its worth it as its free and can be done when jacking the car up.
3. f13sta Established Member Joined: Sep 2010 loughborough Posts: 2229 1988 ford fiesta mk2 1.4- 2001 black saxo furio (d

   #3 10th February 2011, 17:47

   could also be cause your just changing the pads if the discs are fucked/ warped that would reduce braking power.
4. user_36198 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2009 ilkeston derbyshire Posts: 9823 C2 VTR stripped, 406hdi, clio 172

   #4 10th February 2011, 18:06

   load sensor is often siezed and reduces rear brake effort
5. Colinr1178 Newbie Joined: Feb 2011 Newport Pagnell Bucks Posts: 4 Cistorn Saxo VTR 2002

   #5 10th February 2011, 21:37

   Thanks guys, think I have a little tinkering to do over the weekend.
   
   Will post results as soon as I get a re test.
6. Colinr1178 Newbie Joined: Feb 2011 Newport Pagnell Bucks Posts: 4 Cistorn Saxo VTR 2002

   #6 18th February 2011, 23:19

   Hi guys,
   Thanks for your help. I changed the compensator valve and eventually one of the short pipes from the nearside flexi hose and my Saxo has PASSED its MOT.
   
   Woohoo