Thread: Brakes: - Reversing - brakes stuck?
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Old Aug 25th, 2011, 19:53   #8
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Originally Posted by 400-ascona View Post
Why does he need disc's, they may be fine with a clean up? I agree he may need new discs but that decision should be made based on condition.

Rob
from experience the many i have repaired have been heavily rusted and pitted due to people not applying the parking brake when parked . If there is lack of retardation it is very unlikely the drums are not rusty . If there was light rust it would give more friction and a good brake :-)
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