Brakes Binding

[Adrianjvr]

On the way back from Hennops yesterday there appeared to be something retarding my vehicle and I could only manage around 60km/hr in third gear. There is nothing wrong with the motor power, feels more like the brakes where being applied. Any suggestions on what it may be?

[Peter Connan]

Hello Adrian

Is the problem still there, or did it disappear after the car has had a chance to rest?

If it is still happening, drive it a bit and then feel if any of the hubs are getting hotter than the others. Also check the handbrake drum (I think this is possibly the prime suspect).

Regards
Peter

[Adrianjvr]

Hi Peter,

Thanks for the reply.

The problem seems to occur when the brakes heat up after driving for a while, it feels like the hydraulic pressure in the system will not release when the brake fluid is hot. I don't think it is related to the hand brake drum on the transfer box.

[Kagiso II]

clean out the mud & gunk around the cylinders & release springs (2) check the seals / rubbers of the MASTER cylindre, and while you're at it, the slave cyl as well. [also clear the collected packed up compacted gung & goo & mud inside te rim around the brake disks & pads}

[Tinus lotz]

modder en klippe op verkeerde plekke kan groot moeilikheid maak!

[Adrianjvr]

I traced the brake problem to a faulty master cylinder today. Anybody know where I can purchase a rebuild kit in Johannesburg?

[Peter Connan]

Hello Adrian

I have not specifically bought a kit for the Patrol, but Norbrake has always been able to help me in the past.

Cheers
Peter

[Adrianjvr]

Thanks Peter, I'll give them a call.