Front brakes lockup easily
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From: Salem NH
Front brakes lockup easily
So I have this '75 that was in storage for 22 years.
Anyway, both front calipers were blown and leaking. I changed the master, the front calipers, and bled all 4.
Mind you i've never driven the car..
In my long driveway, if I get it rolling 5+ mph and hit the brakes hard the front lock up and leave 3-4 feet of rubber.
Now, I'm assuming this simply means the rear are weak and I should replace those calipers too.
Or do these cars have an absurd bias to the front?
-- Joe
Anyway, both front calipers were blown and leaking. I changed the master, the front calipers, and bled all 4.
Mind you i've never driven the car..
In my long driveway, if I get it rolling 5+ mph and hit the brakes hard the front lock up and leave 3-4 feet of rubber.
Now, I'm assuming this simply means the rear are weak and I should replace those calipers too.
Or do these cars have an absurd bias to the front?
-- Joe
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