Huwsi
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Registered: 27th Apr 07
Location: Bangor, Gwynedd
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Last Night I wen for a spin on some of the rouads round Anglesey and they are absolutely awesome in this time of year but I had one of those "OH SH*T"..... moments last night when I had to brake quite sharply.
I was doing around sixty, probably a touch over ( no more than 65) and a tractor pulled out- far enough for me to brake safely but a bit unexpected ( you get the idea ) so I the went to brake and the rears pretty much almost locked, along with passenger side so the car headed for oncoming traffic. while this was happening the front drivers brake was squeeling like i never heard before . to say the least the car felt really unstable and a bit skittish while braking. Also The steering wheel isn't sitting completely staright i.e; sits slightly to the left.
Now I've driven proper shitters before, including having a car with a bent rear axle and chasis and for this to get me wondering it's a big thing.
Recap;
- when braking, the arse of the car comes out and front driver side squeals also veres to the right
- steering wheel not quite sraight
any suggestions why my car is doing this ( other than major damage to the chasis possibly )
By the way, It's an astra G 
Nick
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DYL
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Registered: 19th May 06
Location: CAERNARFON
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get it to a garage and sort the tracking out.....
bleed the brakes aswel....
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flybikeslee
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Registered: 2nd Jan 07
Location: Liverpool
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rear brake bias thingy, needs slackening off or removing 
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Huwsi
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Registered: 27th Apr 07
Location: Bangor, Gwynedd
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I've bled the brakes and all were fine 
The master cylinder is used for the clutch too 
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S@M
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Registered: 3rd Oct 07
Location: East Yorkshire
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check condition of disks and pads, and drums on the rear its the obvious first chice. When was the last time they were changed?
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Steve X16XE
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Registered: 31st Dec 06
Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire
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Is this in the MK4?
Is it lowered? If so then you need to turn the steering wheel to the right if you brake hard. It keeps the car going straight.
I've had the rear end step out under heavy braking at 80 with a trailer on the back. That was interesting to say the least.
The brake bias thing doesn't/didn't seam to do much on mine. Weth its clipped on or left hanging, the same thing still happends.
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Rob E
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Registered: 1st Jan 06
Location: Madeley, Stafford....I want to live back in Wales!
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nutorious for siezing up on these (good ol vauxhall  ) bring it over some time next week nick, we will get it on the ramps and have a nosey
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