Confused Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Hi all, I took the disco in for wheel alignment the other day as its been pulling left a while and I thought it'd be best to sort it out so I dont ruin my tyres. Anyway, it came back from the garage doing the same thing, I thought the mechanic hadn't done his job properly but having a poke about underneath I notice the ARB mount on the right is bent forward, would this make the car steer left? My idea is that if its pushing the right side of the axle forward it would make the car steer left, or am I being thick? Oh and how do I fix this? My thought is a big hammer but just a bit worried the mount might snap off, I suppose I could always take the ARB off completely. Any opinions will be gratefully received. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPendrey Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Front anti-roll bar? Mine got flattened against the chassis a while back, I just popped a bottle-jack between it and something solid on the chassis, heated the bracket with a blow torch to try and get some flex, and pushed it back into position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axlechorus Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Personally I wouldn't bother adjusting the mount back to something like true I would simply remove the anti-roll bar. I doubt you'll notice a great deal of difference in all fairness without it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confused Posted April 1, 2013 Author Share Posted April 1, 2013 yep, front anti roll bar, I like both these ideas, thanks. I'll have to fix the sodding stuck caliper I discovered whilst changing the pads today before I think about sorting this though. Cheers for the ideas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPendrey Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 A stuck caliper surely could also cause your symptoms? Assuming it is front left then there'd be drag on that wheel causing a pull. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axlechorus Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 I would say that a stuck caliper is much more likely to cause your issues that a bent/twisted anti-roll bar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confused Posted April 2, 2013 Author Share Posted April 2, 2013 I'd love for it to be that simple. it pulls left and the stuck caliper is on the right so I don't think its that. Rear might be stuck too though, haven't looked at them for a while, probably ought to check the pads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confused Posted April 20, 2013 Author Share Posted April 20, 2013 If anyone is interested, I changed both front calipers for new units and its still pulling under braking. I'm presuming rear brakes wouldnt do this, would they? I take it I need to look at bushes next, can anyone tell me which ones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 A seized piston in any calliper will produce a pull in the opposite direction under braking because the seized piston cannot apply pressure to the pad. That applies to rear brakes too, though it will be less pronounced than front brakes. Bent mountings for e the anti-roll bar could also be an issue as it will be causing the axle to articulate under normal conditions, and as the axle sits low at one side, it will affect axle alignment and also affect weight distribution on each of the wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thon Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 A seized piston in any calliper will produce a pull in the opposite direction under braking because the seized piston cannot apply pressure to the pad. That applies to rear brakes too, though it will be less pronounced than front brakes. Hmmmmmmmm - my experience tells me otherwise - every seized piston I have ever worked on would still apply just as much pressure as the other pistons (if on a multi-piston caliper) but the main problem is that due to the stiction (usually due to corrosion) they do not retract correctly, which has the effect of holding the pads on to the disc and wearing them and the discs out rapidly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 In a partially seized piston, you'd be right, but a full seizure means the piston is stuck fast. The pad (and disc) will wear quite quickly to a point where they aren't causing much friction, but the pad can't be pressed in further for braking. I've had both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmount Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Hello Every Body ! I have an question regarding the anti roll, Can i avoid the centifugal force by the help of anti roll bar, If Yes the How ? Please give your valuable advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discomark10 Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Hello Every Body ! I have an question regarding the anti roll, Can i avoid the centifugal force by the help of anti roll bar, If Yes the How ? Please give your valuable advice. what do you mean by avoid it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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