Brakes sticking on.........a bit

Post by **muggwump** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 8:34 am

Yesterday was the first time I needed to take my car out in the rain

I noticed that the brakes were sticking on. It happened when I had slowed down (using the brakes) to about 5-10 mph then took foot off the brakes and it's as if your still pressing them. Then when I pulled away again they seemed ok......untill it was time to brake and stop again and it's the same.

Any ideas?

Post by **Stig** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 9:02 am

Drums or discs?

Post by **10852sm** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 10:16 am

It could be a flexi breaking up inside and acting as one way valve, I once had this on a Fiat Uno, it would make the disc glow red hot.

Is it one wheel all wheels?

Post by **Rob_Jennings** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 10:23 am

flexi breaking down and acting as a non return valve, or the pull off springs may have come lose or are a bit tired (try replacing these first they cost penies and no bleeding required), I would also assume that surface rust in drum just adds to the whole effect, but that should rub off after a couple of brake cycles.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 10:33 am

Probably seized up cylinders - unless you have disc brakes and the little seal has not been removed from the master cylinder? Easy way to tell where the problem lies - take the car for a run then feel the drums/discs with your hand. Any sticking-on will result in heat!

Post by **muggwump** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 1:02 pm

I have discs on the front (ford kit) and drums on the back

Post by **jaekl** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 1:26 pm

Check the master cylinder free play. The piston must be able to fully return in order to relieve all pressure. Is the brake rod loose when pedal is realeased?

Post by **bmcecosse** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 6:32 pm

And that little 'pressure' seal must have been removed from the master cylinder. Could just be sticking caliper pistons - they can do, if not used regularly.