Brake compensator not working

[swfblade 0]

Apparently my brake compensator isnt working. Are they easy to fix? Or is it just a case of replacing them? If so, are they hard to replace?

[Henny 0]

depends why it's not working... mine's been "fixed" at the last 2 MOTs with the aid of a can of WD40 and a large lump hammer... ;) :lol:

 

They normally seize up which causes them to stop working... if you can free it up again, then it'll start working properly again, if you can't then you'll need to replace it... :|

[swfblade 0]

k thnx m8 8) i'll take a look l8r

[aide 0]

according to haynes :roll:

 

... you need to have the spring tensioned with specialist tool by your stealer :?:

[dr_mat 0]

The specialist tool just holds the thing at the right angle while you bolt it up to the subframe...

[aide 0]

oh right! do you know what the angle is?

[Henny 0]

IIRC, with the car on it's wheels normally, the spring should just be completely released of any tension... 8)

[dr_mat 0]

Fuel tank full or empty, Henny....?

[Henny 0]

I've always done it with about half a tank in...

[aide 0]

so idea is fronts lock, weight 'jolts' forward spring tensions brake pressure compensates to rears?

[Henny 0]

noooooo....

 

The idea is that as you put more weight into the car, the car suspension gets lower and puts MORE braking pressure to the rears... Due to there being more weight in the rear at that point, the rear wheels won't lock up as easily. 8)

 

When there's no weight in the back of the car, the rear suspension isn't sat down very low and so the amount of braking to the rear wheels is limited by the compensator so the rears don't lock up every time you touch the brakes... :|

[G60Dan 0]

I replaced mine last year. Couldn't believe the difference!

[aide 0]

ahhhh, makes sense with explanation cheers