Wondered if anyone can help, my brakes on my 182 are sticking on abit sometimes worse than others. i can feel it in traffic etc its really annoying plus cant be very good for the mpg!! any ideas what would cause it? iv taking calipers apart and cleaned them still the same. thankyou
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Megane Trophy, Golf
Put some copper grease on pad runners 
Megane Trophy, Golf
Have you changed any discs or pads recently or has it just started doing it?
how do you mean not tight in carrier? sorry to be stupid! and file what ? pads? carrier?
I remember mine were shocking in the 182 when i first got it! The kev sorted the job
what did he do? mines bad and been doing it for months!
so is that what needs to be done? is this commen? thanks.
i've read that it's a common problem with some aftermarket performance pads, but didn't realise it affected OE pads as well (what have you got fitted?)
did you notice that they were particularly difficult to get back into the carrier when you took them out last?
basically, if they're getting trapped in the carrier, they'll not be moving back as they should when you come off the pedal.
you don't want to remove too much of the backing pads though, otherwise they'll be clattering about in the caliper
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check the pistons and the caliper sliders are free as well
did you notice that they were particularly difficult to get back into the carrier when you took them out last?
basically, if they're getting trapped in the carrier, they'll not be moving back as they should when you come off the pedal.
you don't want to remove too much of the backing pads though, otherwise they'll be clattering about in the caliper
.
check the pistons and the caliper sliders are free as well
Fletcher
ClioSport Club Member
My 172 did this once on greenstuff pads, i found a good B road blast sorted it.
Mines been doing it for probly 9 months! its had s**t loads of blasts and still binds badly! thanks anyway.
kris
Fletcher
ClioSport Club Member
Just went for a lil spin to give my brakes abit of hard use as they dont get much stick, i broke hard at 80 and the hole car went sideways, was scary! Somethings really wrong somewhere. I think maybe one of the calipers arnt even braking and thats what makes it really unstable under harder braking? iv been told by my mate whos a macanic to remove pads winde the pistons in then replace pads then pump the brakes this should even the brakes out? obviously clean them all first etc. sound right? I think it is the back brakes with the problems. any help appreciated
kris
