Postby ramishrrr » February 15th, 2012, 12:12 am
Brake binding is caused by sticking pistons in the calipers. Too, a bad rubber hose to a caliper collapses on the inside locking in the pressurized brake fluid, causing the pad to apply pressure on the rotor constantly.
With reference to what the previous tuner wrote, conversely if the rod in the booster was interfered with, and was extended too long, then a constant pressure will be applied on the master cylinder piston, engaging brake system. The front brake will respond first, hence binding can occur, most likely in both wheels.
The car would not free-roll, pads wear prematurely, heat is generated, grease melts from the wheel bearing, which would ultimately fail.
If your steering turns to the left when the brakes are applied, it means that the left front wheel is braking more strongly than the right front wheel.
If the rotor on the left is damaged the brake will hold more.
If the piston in the right caliper is seized it will hold less.
If you have different brands of brake pads on the front wheels, they could cause that problem also.
Both wheels are supposed to be equal in braking force. That problem you have could be pretty dangerous, especially on wet roads.
Regards,
RR.
