Rear Brake Lock up!
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Rear Brake Lock up!
I was hoping for some help with the driver's side rear brake locking up under medium to heavy braking. This is a 1980 project car that I've had since last summer. The rear calipers that were on the car were frozen. All four calipers were replaced with stainless, new rotors, new pads and the system has been bled twice The front hoses were replaced, the rears looked fine. Tires have great tread. With the car in the air and a friend applying the brakes, both rears brakes work. Can anyone suggest what to look for?
Last edited by Project80; Mar 8, 2008 at 02:22 PM. Reason: year missing
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One possibility is the rear hose which I would replace (actually I'd replace both). You really can't just look at them to determine whether or not they are functioning properly. A bad hose can keep the brake fluid from releasing the caliper pistons. 
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