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Jul 1, 2005 | 09:59 PM

1976vette

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Brake problems.

I should could use some help. I have a right rear wheel getting very hot after only 5 miles of driving.I have had this problem all summer. I have changed the master cylinder. Rebuilt all 4 calipers, new pads on all corners, and diconnected the ebrake. I took it out today and same result. I am very frustrated. Any help would be great. Thanks

Jul 1, 2005 | 10:40 PM

goinbroke

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Is the flex hose on that right rear still original? Sometimes they can "balloon" internally and keep the pads from releasing. There are several things that could cause the heat buildup, but this was the first thing that came to mind. Any noise from that wheel?

Jul 1, 2005 | 11:01 PM

lowbuck72

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Originally Posted by goinbroke

Have you lifted the car off the ground (both sides due to posi) and see if the wheel turns freely or is binding. If it is, you need to see if it is the e'brake or regular brakes causing the problem. If you can't tell, pull of the caliper iand dee if it still binds, if it does, obviously it the ebrake dragging or out of adjustment, or something inside broke. Really badly worn rubber brake hoses will constrict the inner dia until fluid can barely pass.

Jul 2, 2005 | 05:54 AM

DMONSVETTE

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brake hose collapsed internally, replace all four hoses on front and rear.

Jul 2, 2005 | 02:46 PM

Daffy2

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From: Johnsonville Wi

Check the wheel bearing and also feel behind the wheel to make sure that the heat isn't migrating from the u-joint.

Daffy

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