compensator spring bracket

[Jimmy]

as we all know when the axle is flipped the bracket for the bracket compensator spring ends up above the axle, thus making the brakes act as though the truck is under load. how far down the bracket should i drill to relocate the spring into its "normal" set up?

[Jimmy]

anyone? admin? kev?

[vr6rallye]

I have the same problem,but I don't realy want to remove the compensator valve

[BaldieMk1]

I have cut the bracket off, shortened it, and welded it back on. Compensator still works well and no catching.

[Jimmy]

ok guinea pig time LOL i'm gonna drill another hole half way down the bracket on the axle re attach the spring there. will find out if the brake bias is correct on the m.o.t rollers.........

[B1G VR]

quote:Originally posted by Jimmy

anyone? admin? kev?

I have not reconnected mine[:I]Al has done this i will ask him,Don't worry about the mot rollers they don't test for bias only performance.:)

[Jimmy]

cheers kev - will the backs perform ok even if acting as though it were under load? if so, why do we need to mod the spring location?

[B1G VR]

quote:Originally posted by Jimmy

cheers kev - will the backs perform ok even if acting as though it were under load? if so, why do we need to mod the spring location?

Should do,you need to keep more effort upfront for normal driving otherwise you could end up locking your rear wheels[:0], if your caddy is well loaded you need to increase the effort at the rear thats where the compensator comes in.:)

[Jimmy]

kev do you mean that you havent re-fitted the compensator spring or you have removed the whole thing entirely?

[B1G VR]

My spring was missing when first bought my caddy and i have never done anything about it[:I].I was going to remove my compensator but i haven't got round to it yet.You will have to connect your compensator or remove it completely for your mot.:)

[Jimmy]

ok will do. what does having the compensator but no spring do for the brakes?

[B1G VR]

It would have the same affect as no compensator at all.:)Shame you don't live nearer i could help with your mot.;)

[Jimmy]

LOL maybe i should persuade the wife that when we sell up in feb we should look for properties nearer you lot:D[:p]

[Deans]

Hi Jimmy
been breaking donor caddy started taking back axle off and this does not have compensator or spring bracket on this it s a C reg, but mine has and its a G reg.
The C reg had no problems breaking even though compensator & spring brackets missing. I am thinking about putting this system on to my G reg.
Deans