HendrixsWhiteStratReturns Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 Evening allTook the car put for the first time since Nov - runs perfectly (1990 xflow) but car pulls hard to the right under braking. Seems to be front brakes, No sign of leaking fluid so suspect seized piston maybe ? Any chance of these being freed with a bit of (safe area) hard braking and pumping or is it a strip/rebuild job ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 wonders of the world Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 Check both fronts for seizure, then the rears too.If you find a front is the problem, either:-get seal and piston kits-have them refurbed think some members use Big Red ?-post in wanted someone will have upgraded I'm sure-replace like for like with new form one of the Triumph parts dealers -see this as a silver lining and upgrade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john g Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 Redline do a rebuild kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HendrixsWhiteStratReturns Posted April 18, 2021 Author Share Posted April 18, 2021 Thanks both ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivaan Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 Remove the pads from one wheel at a time, then with someone else on the brake peddle, using a screw driver as a lever, work each of the pistons a few times. If no leaks or damage to the piston cylindrical face, you should be okay. Just be careful not to extend the piston too far and push it out of the caliper. Also take the cap off of the MC and keep an eye on the fluid levels. Replace the pads before moving on to the next wheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HendrixsWhiteStratReturns Posted April 21, 2021 Author Share Posted April 21, 2021 Cheers Ivaan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick T Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 Daft question, you have checked the tyre pressures? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molecular--Bob Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 I had a rear brake pad delaminate which gave symptoms similar to yours. It was rotating hard around the rear wheel with the intact pad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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