Joints not reconnecting properly

[Crim]

Made a simple draw bridge on 2-2, basically exactly the same as I have done on dozens of levels before...

Bridge rises with no issues, but when it's being lowered back down...
Bridge is incredibly stable with only 30% movement

One side stays higher than the other, then instead of reconnecting the pressure just keeps building until something breaks. (Usually the specific road that is trying to reconnect)

[bolt986]

Assuming the bridge is returning to it's original shape it can be pretty finicky some times. This is most apparent when the bridge is wobbling a lot during the hydraulic phase. What usually helps me is the following.

1) Make sure the two sides are mirrored if applicable. (use copy & paste, ensure hydraulics are same value)
2) Try adjusting hydraulics by 1 or 2 percentage points +/-.
3) Tweak the supports to make the bridge more stable (tedious and pretty random)
4) The most effective method to resolve the issue is to consider altering your design to make it less wobbly. Try attaching the hydraulic to a different spot further from the pivot point, Try pushing/pulling from a different angle, try reducing the amount of weight being moved.

I have a hydraulic tutorial video, although it doesn't cover this situation specifically 2-2 is a level being used during the first half of the tutorial.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ql5CL4QM0Xg

[Crim]

Woah epic video, I definitely took to heart some tips in it.

Didn't fix the initial problem but I guess its one of 'just do it another way'