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    Default Intermittent left brake stick

    hi guys, has anyone had issues with left sticking brake? changed everything possible, only started happening after I fitted new discs and pads, had new caliper, flexi hose, seperater, master cylinder, but still sticks sometimes, also was told to unplug the seperaters two pin connector, still does it sometimes, but the thing is that it only does it after some harsh acceleration to overtake and then brake, any ideas guys?

    Joey

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    Default Re: intermittent left brake stick

    You might remove the caliper and make sure the pins it moves on are lubricated so the caliper will slide easily. If that doesn't do it, then the caliper itself is sticking and will need to be replaced
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    Default Re: intermittent left brake stick

    thats the thing, old caliper was overhauled and then a brand new caliper, also lubed up properly, still does it, its odd, just driven it now and its ok, no sticking, but did it once before then it stopped after switching off for about 10-20mins, its really odd,

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    Default Re: intermittent left brake stick

    Sometimes after a lot of use the brake pad tabs can wear grooves in the knuckles. I'll get a pic of mine in a little bit to show an example.

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    Default Re: intermittent left brake stick

    thanks buddy, :-) the left wheel got really freaking hot! I thrown some water to cool them off and steam everywhere! ha ha

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    Default Re: intermittent left brake stick

    Anytime, but be careful with that. When it gets that hot its best not to drive it, it will lead to tearing up more stuff.

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    Default Re: intermittent left brake stick

    Easy to warp a rotor that way too
    230 hp 4.3L Chevy
    Built 4L60E with manual lockout
    Atlas 4 speed
    Griffin radiator
    On board air
    Warn 9.5ti on custom bumper
    7.5" RE front and bastard pack rear on custom long arms
    30 gal gas tank
    lockers
    And a bunch of other stuff

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    Default Re: intermittent left brake stick

    I know, drives ok now though, really odd, thanks for your input guys

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    Default Re: Intermittent left brake stick

    This is the best i have from before i redid my front brakes.


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    I'll have to check that out. Thanks mate

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