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Generation
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19th Nov 10 at 22:16   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

So My car is lowered quite alot, and because of this back sometimes swings out under heaving braking. I was told I need to adjust rear bias, its just a nut? where is this located?


than ks

[Edited on 19-11-2010 by Generation]
Mertin
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20th Nov 10 at 01:29   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

I dont think u can adjust it, its a spring on the rear beam that adjusts braking depending on what weight is on the rear beam. When you lower the car it then thinks theres more weight as the suspension is lower ( i think )
Heard of people cleaning them and freeing them up as they can seize sometimes. Iv never had dealings with one, my 1.2 corsa didnt have one
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20th Nov 10 at 08:19   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Similar to what i heard. Said it was 13mm bolt and can be moved
john_redtop
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20th Nov 10 at 08:38   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

quote:
Originally posted by Generation
So My car is lowered quite alot, and because of this back sometimes swings out under heaving braking. I was told I need to adjust rear bias, its just a nut? where is this located?


than ks

[Edited on 19-11-2010 by Generation]
back sometimes swings out under heaving braking
I also have this problem under heavy brakeing can get scarey at times
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20th Nov 10 at 09:22   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

As Mertin says, it's a spring on an automatic adjuster. I've just unhooked mine from the rear beam.
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I just removed the spring and threw it in the bin, seems better
Generation
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20th Nov 10 at 15:33   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Pics os this spring anyone? Or could you desvribe its loation pls
corsadonk
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20th Nov 10 at 16:19   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

The Corsa Max Power Hayes manual has a how to on it. I've tried to get some pictures but the light ain't good enought at the moment.
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21st Nov 10 at 10:16   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

they old way to get the rear bias down is to take the spring of the load senseing valve but you will need it for mot or just dont leave braking to late lol
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21st Nov 10 at 10:42   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

won't be needed for MOT
sri_baby
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yeah ul need it of mot as my old one failed because mine was broken for mot ul just have to put it back on lol
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ah right sorry, just that I've gone through 3 tests now with it off.
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you will need it in less your freindly with the mot tester lol
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Well my last three have been with a de cat so that's why haha

 
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