Uneven braking

[Andy_sheff]

Slightly puzzled by this, some times the bus brakes nice and even, some times it will pull sharply right but 5 mins later it could pull sharply left, any ideas??

Andy

 

[Moseley]

There really could be a lot of variables here, but if it isn't the same symptoms each time, I'd probably be taking a look at the pistons sticking to start with.

 

[Andy_sheff]

It used to pull sharply right, but only for a few mins in a morning, it seemed like once the brakes had warmed a little it was ok, i adjusted the drums so they both had even braking, and now it seems random!

 

[robins]

flexi pipes/hose :?

 

[jonboylaw]

Once you gave checked the brakes, also check the steering damper to make sure it works.


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[Alex VW Heritage]

As said above I would replace the flexi brake hoses as a start and go from there, presuming you have no fluid leaks?

Rubber:

https://www.vwheritage.com/shop/bay-bus/211611703/brake-hose-front-8-67-7-70-450mm-approx-mf/?crumbStartPage=1&crumbStartRow=1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Or a good upgrade to stainless:

https://www.vwheritage.com/shop/bay-bus/211698001/brake-hose-kit-braided-t2-bay-68-70/?crumbStartPage=2&crumbStartRow=49" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[Andy_sheff]

I don't run a steering damper but it was doing it before then, the flexis and whole brake drum stuff is all pretty new, although the master cylinder looked a bit cruddy and rusted, I guess that could potentially be an issue!