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Old 30th January 2021, 11:46   #9
COLVERT
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Originally Posted by rikk View Post
Hi, just to let you know, i found out what was wrong with this .. front nearside brake is sticking sometimes.. caliper needs replacing or reconditioning.. was surprised by this as the car was vibrating like something was out of balance, hadn't expected it to be the brakes. Anyway that appears to be what it is.
You need to inspect the disc too with a dial gauge.

With a caliper sticking and a not flat disc there will be a vibration transmitted up into the steering of the car. Just like wheel wobble from an un-balanced wheel.

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