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    Exclamation brake compensator valve??????

    help my car fail it mot today so need to get this sorted out. says brake pivot has restricted free movement. wot does this mean so can get it fixed

    paul

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    Could be that your compensator is working properly or is seized up, meaning your brake bias isnt correct...

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    wots best way off fixing this if can help?

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    spray with loads of wd40 & hammer back & forth until it moves freely & springs back. dont forget to do both sides

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    Cool

    thanxs do that tomorrow

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