ray barker

on closser inspection f..k no`s. this aint straight forward. refurbed front callipers new pistons and seals / brake pipes/ new discs pads.what ive noticed is when im bleeding the fronts is that the pedal is harder to push down when bleeding the ns/front compared to the os/front. its as if the bleed nipple isnt open properly.test drove it and when you first apply the pedal it wants to go right slightly pressing it harder it then straightens up then it brakes in a straight line. what this is telling me theres restricted fluid getting to the ns/front calipper when i initially start squeezing the brake pedal or the fluid is takeing a split second longer to get to this side. so tomorrow im going to check the brake pipes and flexi hoses for kinks etc.ill put on a new flexi. after this im looking at these inline valves. there`s one on the valve block. after this its m/cylinder. it all bleeds fine so im looking at restricted flow any one had this one your thoughts please

L00ney123

Could be a sticking caliper. Or could be something simple as a bit of grit has got in during the refurb, as much as a ball ache as it is it might be a case of stripping down the caliper and starting again with it

martysmartie

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It could be a collapsed hose, although usually this results in binding.

Have you checked the pipes you have replaced as well?

Martin

ray barker

yes thats right collapsed hose usually binds. ijumped the gun when i posted last night. when bleeding all the callipers the brake pedal is quite firm to push down as though the bleed nipple isnt open enough. its the os/f which is the easiest to press down when bleeding. this one has the least resistance. i put this down to its the closest to the m/cylinder less pipe work to go through less resistance.what iv noticed today is the brake pressure control valve is leaking since i put it on the wire wheel and painted it. its leaking out the side these things arnt cheap its the one on the rear n/s

ray barker

i done this today stripped the calliper again to make sure. there both working like new ones

ray barker

thanks for all the replies. im still waiting for rear pads to come there a bit shafted but servicable one side came of the binding side. still scratching my head over this one. ive got a odd sized flexi hose on the rear that im going to change as well. odd size i here people shouting. its been on there for five years with not a prob

Caddyshack

Have you checked the geometry too, that can do odd things.

ray barker

checked all that its mostly polly bushed new tca`s both sides. got new braided hoses new rear pads going on weekend. ive just noticed the brake pressure valve on the backs leaking may be that want help

Caddyshack

Yes, change that straight away