Hi,
Just nicely bought a 1992 200Tdi 90. Under fairly heavy breaking she pulls quite severley to the left.
I have checked the following: Front brake pads - All OK Callipers are not seized (either side) Front Discs - OK but see below. Fluid level in resevoir is correct
I did notice however that someone has replaced the right hand side disc at some point - it looks newer and is generally in better condition than the left one. Also the the pads on the newer disc look to have a bigger "biting " area than the left side - the traditional rust track on the outer edge of the disc is smaller than on the left disc.
Is it possible that the pads are different (genuine / non-genuine) and one side is biting more than the other, or could it just be the fluid is due for replacement?
Would it be safe to move the left hand side pads to the right disc and right side pads to left disc and go for a SHORT drive to see if she pulls the other way?
Any other thoughts or suggestions?
If its important its done about 140,000 miles. One other thought, if its important, it had to have a new left hand side rear disc and new brake pipe to the right rear disc for its MOT.
Thanks Jon