What causes brake calipers not to release?
The most common causes of your brakes not releasing is a seized caliper or brake pad. This typically occurs due to rusting or ageing. Typically, you will notice your vehicle pulling to one side when you press down on your brakes.
What cause caliper to stick?
There are several reasons you might have a sticking caliper. Here are the most common causes. Caliper Slides – the slides located in the caliper can freeze due to lack of lubrication, corrosion or debris build-up. When the caliper cannot slide properly in or out, this causes the brake caliper assembly to stick.
How does a brake caliper lock-up?
Even though you may not have pressed on the brakes, residual hydraulic pressure can cause the brake calipers to activate and lock. This is the most common form of lock-up on the road today. Don’t ignore this problem as it can quickly lead to mechanical failure of other parts of your braking system.
What are the problems with a Mitsubishi Delica?
Common problem is the fuel pump seal, the low sulphur diesel in the uk does not lubricate it and it perishes. £10 for the part and about £400 in labour. Other than that great car, but as comments above it is a high vehicle and the are known to opple over, but no more than any other hi sided car
Is the Mitsubishi Delica a good camper car?
Quite a nice car but its a bit short to fit the gear inside. The Camper version is appealling though. From another forum someone recommended the Mitsu Delica. Before the Mitsubishi bashers start venting their spleen, please be aware of the following. I purchased a Mirage in 1999. I sold it in 2005 and completed around 220,000 kms in it.
Can a Mitsubishi Delica be imported to Australia?
Although I am a fan of Mistubishi’s, Mitsubishi Imports such as the Delica are nightmares for parts in Australia. Most items are the same or very similar to an L300/Express/Starwagon van some items will be only genuine Mits parts, and if they have to source it from Japan you could be waiting ~ 3 weeks. I also agree.
Why are my brake calipers not releasing properly?
Water and other dust can come into the handbrake wires and cause them to rust. This will cause the brake calipers not to release properly when you release the handbrake. To fix this, you can try to lubricate the handbrake cable and the arm on the caliper and move it backward and forward a hundred times to see if it gets better.
Common problem is the fuel pump seal, the low sulphur diesel in the uk does not lubricate it and it perishes. £10 for the part and about £400 in labour. Other than that great car, but as comments above it is a high vehicle and the are known to opple over, but no more than any other hi sided car
Why does the balance shaft break on a Mitsubishi Delica?
Off-Road Express forum users also report the Mitsubishi Delica’s diesel engine has a secondary belt for the balance shaft. Balance shafts are common in many smaller engines to help decrease engine vibrations. However, the forum users noted that if the shaft’s belt breaks, it could cause significant damage to other engine components.
What to do with an 89 Mitsubishi Delica?
Happy owner of an ’89 L300. Use it for carpentry duties but mostly just throw the bikes in the back and go to the woods or Sweden (live in Copenhagen). There is notable roll but you dont buy this kind of car to do high speed corners.
Why is the head gasket on my Mitsubishi Delica cracking?
The excess heat then leads to the cylinder heads and head gaskets cracking and failing. In fact, according to Difflock and Off-Road Express forum users, cracked heads aren’t exactly an infrequent problem with the Mitsubishi 4D56 diesel engine. In addition, the 4D56 is an interference engine.