172 Steering problem ** Help required **

[jamesc]

My 172 has developed a very bazar un-sure feeling when braking.

Steering wheel pulls left, whilst cars pulls to the right when braking. It does it at above 15mph. There is also a creaking coming from the left side.(which may not be related) It does not appear to be a brake calliper sticking, Any advice would be much appreciated.

 

[Martin_172]

sounds like when my brake caliper was sticking, do you get more brake dust on one side compaired to the other front wheel?

remove the 2 caliper bolts (well 1 will do just loosen the other) and then clean and lubricate the sliders.

then press the brake pedal to the floor (it will go right the way to the floor) 2 or 3 times then work the piston right back in (i use a big set of plyers but you get special tools for it) do this 3 or 4 times and that should sort it.

hope this helps