Scary Brakes!

[BUSHWHACKER]

Dammit!

Would tyre pressures have anything to do with this?

I haven't been able to check pressure because of this

Seized Caps

Thanks!

G

You haven't checked your tyre pressures for six months????!!!

[Albannach]

You've not checked your tyre pressures for 6 months! I check mine every week, in theory they should be checked daily...

[Albannach]

You haven't checked your tyre pressures for six months????!!!

That tyre pressure link wasn't there when I replied the first time.

[BUSHWHACKER]

That tyre pressure link wasn't there when I replied the first time.

OK, I believe you.

[GRASSMAN]

Hi mate,

Try this, get a helper to press the brake pedal HARD,
while you look at, and feel the NSF flexible brake hose,
if it swells up, there's you problem, a swelling hose will
reduce the presure to the caliper, and will soon burst.
Go to a tyre dealer and get them to fit new valves all
round. I'm going for low tyre pressures tho.

Hope this helps.

Gman.

[hellmett]

Re

I will cut the caps off tomorrow and get the tyre pressure sorted.

I just thought 'cos they looked ok that the pressure was fine - doh, dumb thinking I guess.

As for the hoses, I got the steel braided ones from Roughtrax on so it's unlikely that they are gone so soon.

Cheers for the help guys!

(I'll bet it is tyre pressure!)

[hellmett]

Re

Checked and sorted tyre pressure after I cut the caps off with a Dremmel (thanks mate!).

Still pulling severely to the right when braking!

This has to be a problem near the wheels surely?

Would a pitted (on inner side) disk cause this kind of pull?

Although both disks need replaced and seem to be identically effected, the right is not worse than the left, so why the pull to the right?

Baffled!

Gary

[GRASSMAN]

Checked and sorted tyre pressure after I cut the caps off with a Dremmel (thanks mate!).

Still pulling severely to the right when braking!

This has to be a problem near the wheels surely?

Would a pitted (on inner side) disk cause this kind of pull?

Although both disks need replaced and seem to be identically effected, the right is not worse than the left, so why the pull to the right?

Baffled!

Gary

Hi Gary,

If the tyre presures are ok, then the prob's got to
be on the left brake, ie: it's not working correctly,
time to take it to bits and have another look. Also
check all the steering and suspension mounts on
both sides, use a big pry bar, on the sus to chassis
mounts, don't just push up and down, push back and
forth aswell. Hope this helps.

Gman.

[hellmett]

Update

I can hear a 'metal on metal' type clicking and rattling from the side that is pulling.

Sounds sort of like the noise that a manual would make when you are changing gear?

Happens going over bumps and uneven roads etc.

Deffo from the right side, I'm thinking maybe there's a problem with one of the steering components, is this possible?

Is there anything like this that would def cause a braking issue?

Gary

[hellmett]

Re

Anyone?

[Growler]

Bronze bushes ??

[hellmett]

Re

May be the cause of the rattle mate, I'll check it when I pull it apart this week!

I doubt that this would cause the pull to the right though, would it?

[dieselboy]

Hi mate,

1 to 4 correct, LSV does have a nipple,
I work to the rule if it has a nipple bleed it!!!

Also check your tyre pressures are correct,
check the hand brake too, is there any fluid
leaking down the rear brake back plates? This
could be a leaking wheel cylinder or the half shaft
oil seal giving up, check all the brake pipes
for leaks as well.
Good luck and keep at it.

Gman.

EDIT: Looking at your first post, new discs & pads.
Take a pad out and see if it's worn flat or has it got
a lip over the edge of the disc? you may have small
discs and large pads fitted, I'm sure there are two sizes
of discs for the Surf.

Gman.

Ah. When I replaced my pads we noticed that the pads looked brand new from the side. This is because they had a huge lip where the pad was bigger than the disk or the disk was smaller.
I didnt actually do that replacement, do you have any more info on the disk sizes?
Thanks

[GRASSMAN]

Ah. When I replaced my pads we noticed that the pads looked brand new from the side. This is because they had a huge lip where the pad was bigger than the disk or the disk was smaller.
I didnt actually do that replacement, do you have any more info on the disk sizes?
Thanks

Hi D.B.

Sorry, I don't have any factual info on disc/pad sizes but I know
there are quite a few sizes on the HILUX for them, next time I'm
at my parts supplier I'll defo ask for you. I think it's the disc that
has the different sizes. (only about 5mm I think) Have look at
Blue Print they are THE grey import parts people on the net for
more info.

Hope this helps.

Gman.

[NiftyNev]

There's some good info here regarding disc pads.

http://www.toyotasurf.asn.au/forum/v...ic.php?t=20489

The change to the larger discs and calipers was 8/'91. The pads are no bigger but simply a different design to suit the discs and calipers.

http://s3.postimage.org/6upp9-6f0091...e890fa6b97.jpg

I've had the DB1149 pads (which are the wrong ones and should be DB1346) on mine for ages and they work fine but do sit outside the disc by about a mm or two. They are being replaced soon.

Note: Part numbers mentioned apply down here and may be different in your part of the world.

Nev