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Adam-D

posted on 16th Aug 08 at 07:21

2004 called. . . . .


Steve X16XE

posted on 16th Aug 08 at 01:34

As i know that your a good driver, i know that you know how not to lock up. With my Corsa i can have a little fun and lock the rear wheel up but in an emergency stop this won't happen as i know how to not make this happen.

So just factor in other things. Like tramlining or just shite on the road. Have a play at ather areas to see if the result is the same.

If it is then i'd look at your shoes for starters. Are they too tight and causing them to come on too early? Mine did that when i hadn't set things up right. If all is well, then check your bias.


OdJ 89

posted on 15th Aug 08 at 17:30

quote:
Originally posted by Paul_J
boo :P I liked getting the arse out without using the hand brake... but I must admit It is pretty scary atm speeding along dual carriageways then having to brake at the last minute at a roundabout and having the car trying to wander all over the road as I brake.


Lol. Maybe it's just me, but I like to be able to feel when I'm braking heavily... mine shakes when I get close to locking up :) who needs ABS?


Ransom

posted on 12th Apr 04 at 22:14

my corsa always seems to skid when i brake heavy.....prolly just me :/


corsa_jim

posted on 12th Apr 04 at 19:03

try gettin it to a local garage with brake rollers you might have a front brake that is pullin on better than the other side which would make it squirm under heavy brakeing

Jim


Paul_J

posted on 12th Apr 04 at 19:03

boo :P I liked getting the arse out without using the hand brake... but I must admit It is pretty scary atm speeding along dual carriageways then having to brake at the last minute at a roundabout and having the car trying to wander all over the road as I brake.


Ian

posted on 12th Apr 04 at 18:49

Wheel width is a factor.

Sounds like your bias needs looking at though.


Paul_J

posted on 12th Apr 04 at 18:47

45 offset wheels all round defo...

my car is lowered 40mm on a full suspension kit...

I think Adam-D might be on the ball? although I only have rear drums, I do find I can get the back out if I put my foot on the brakes very hard and sharply (drums locking?) - although this I'm talking about is where I'm going from say 70 mph to 30 mph and am not locking but applying heavy pressure - so it may still be the case?

Otherwise as red has said tramlining could also be causing it, but its a bit too severe imo.


Jambo

posted on 12th Apr 04 at 18:44

mine doesnt squirm too much i guess my valve is out a teenie bit, nothing scary tho, just hold that wheels tight lol


Adam-D

posted on 12th Apr 04 at 18:42

in my case deffo the valve


uprated

posted on 12th Apr 04 at 18:21

the bias valve only needs altering on 1.4 and 1.6 corsas, and anything over 35mm - 40mm drop needs new parts making for the valve to regain it original position. 1.2 corsas have pressure dependant valves which dont need touching whatsoever.

just a few of what it could be, warped discs, wrong offset wheels, fooked suspension, rear brakes might be knackd.


Adam-D

posted on 12th Apr 04 at 18:07

quote:
Originally posted by Red_Sxi
i've heard after lowering the bias valve needs adjusting?


yup mine is 60mm and maybee and some :D
so i need to modyfy the adjuster a bit

but since i fitted ate 2ltr front brakes its evened out a bit


Red_SXi

posted on 12th Apr 04 at 17:58

i've heard after lowering the bias valve needs adjusting?


Adam-D

posted on 12th Apr 04 at 17:54

it could be the rear brakes are too powerfull
and the back end is trying to overtake the front

mine does it and my bias valve needs sorting

to test find a big open space get to bout 30mph turn and brake if it swaps ends then it needs adjusting


Red_SXi

posted on 12th Apr 04 at 17:52

Tram lining?


Baz-Zico

posted on 12th Apr 04 at 17:48

yup, same happens with me with ET40


Paul H

posted on 12th Apr 04 at 17:46

maybe got the wrong offset wheels


Paul_J

posted on 12th Apr 04 at 17:42

Under heavy braking atm, my car squirms all over the place (wheels are not locked), but through the steering wheel you can feel it trying to wriggle all over the road... why is this? :boggle: