eliaskok Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 I wonder if is a myth that front driver side brakes wear a bit faster than the front passenger side? I've read on some other forums but also after some brake changes i've done to different cars i've seen that this is kinda true Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC mobile app 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 I wonder if is a myth that front driver side brakes wear a bit faster than the front passenger side? I've read on some other forums but also after some brake changes i've done to different cars i've seen that this is kinda true Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC mobile app the driver adds extra weight to that side of the car causing a harder push on that side when braking, Suspension springs are always lower on drivers side after a few months of driving aswell 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eliaskok Posted May 6, 2014 Author Share Posted May 6, 2014 So is not a myth for you then Lenny. Did you ever notice it? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 So is not a myth for you then Lenny. Did you ever notice it? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk no cant say I've noticed personally but it makes scientific sense to me and I've saw the difference in lowering springs see video below regarding springs being lower on drivers side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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eliaskok Posted May 6, 2014 Author Share Posted May 6, 2014 no cant say I've noticed personally but it makes scientific sense to me and I've saw the difference in lowering springs see video below regarding springs being lower on drivers side Yeah that's true mate, and also in video i can see what you are talking about. Am curious though about the brakes if anyone has ever seen this or not Sent from my iPad using Ford OC mobile app 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Certainly makes sense, although I think its a myth in my case. I barely weigh anything so I cant add that much more to my brakes :p 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eliaskok Posted May 6, 2014 Author Share Posted May 6, 2014 Certainly makes sense, although I think its a myth in my case. I barely weigh anything so I cant add that much more to my brakes :p Ahahahha did you ever notice something like that jeebowhite? I would guess not sine you barely weigh anything Sent from my iPad using Ford OC mobile app 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Cant say I have, thankfully all my cars have had good brakes, but last time I replaced any was on the Focus about three years and three cars ago :p to be honest though, there was barely any difference, but then again, that likely does come down to my zero gravity weight :p 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheriff Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 I'd go with myth, totally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandyCat Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 I cannot see how there could be more brake pressure on one side than the other and still brake straight. The braking system would not allow it. I can understand suspension sag after a few years of very uneven load distribution but I don't buy unequal brake forces at all. I can understand more tyre wear on the n/s/f if you live where there are lots of traffic islands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 I cannot see how there could be more brake pressure on one side than the other and still brake straight. The braking system would not allow it.ESP can apply the brakes to one wheel only, If cornering and one wheel begins to slip ESP applys the brakes to that one wheel slowing it down to be in sync, So uneven wear can occour 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattDRX Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 I'd go with myth, totally. I'd go with total !Removed!. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattDRX Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 ESP can apply the brakes to one wheel only, If cornering and one wheel begins to slip ESP applys the brakes to that one wheel slowing it down to be in sync, So uneven wear can occour ESP is nothing to do with brakes, it's ABS that applies to it a wheels that sticks / skids. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattDRX Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 ESP just cuts power, hence why the revs flap all over the place when it's on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eliaskok Posted May 8, 2014 Author Share Posted May 8, 2014 ESP just cuts power, hence why the revs flap all over the place when it's on. When ESP or ESC detects loss of steering wheel, it automatically applies breaks to help the driver. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 ESP is nothing to do with brakes, it's ABS that applies to it a wheels that sticks / skids. ABS only comes in to play when the driver applies the brakes, ESP cuts in to control the speed of each wheel independent of the drivers actions, ESP just cuts power, hence why the revs flap all over the place when it's on.see video below on ESP particurally the part 01:25 - 01:35 where the narrator says "ESP Independantly uses the brakes" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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eliaskok Posted May 8, 2014 Author Share Posted May 8, 2014 ahahhaha amazing video Lenny :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 ahahhaha amazing video Lenny :) thanks man, Im absolutly shatterd now after running up all those steps, i just had to release that burst of energy one gets when the prove they are 100% correct on there theroy Im off to work now yo! Stay safe, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eliaskok Posted May 8, 2014 Author Share Posted May 8, 2014 thanks man, Im absolutly shatterd now after running up all those steps, i just had to release that burst of energy one gets when the prove they are 100% correct on there theroy Im off to work now yo! Stay safe, I know man that feeling is amazing :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattDRX Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 ( Bows down ) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Lenny? working? really? :p I thought you lived here and worked here :p on a minor derailment of the topic, Hows your work treating you with your back? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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