Rear brake binding on... and on...
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Joined: Jun 2016
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From: Old England
Rear brake binding on... and on...
Left rear brake was binding, so we replaced the calliper and it's still doing it.
Any ideas please? My best guess is a collapsed flex hose, although it all looks good on the outside.
I'd be grateful if one of you bright guys can diagnose the problem...
Any ideas please? My best guess is a collapsed flex hose, although it all looks good on the outside.
I'd be grateful if one of you bright guys can diagnose the problem...
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From: Orange Park Florida
Yup, first thing I would do is change both rear brake hoses, and also flush the lines really good....Blast some air and brake cleaner down the line going to the rear.....loose on both ends and so plenty of flow....
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From: Crossville TN
If the rubber lines connecting steel lines to calipers are old, they NEED to be replaced. They go bad internally and get gunked up inside. You can apply the brakes; but they will hold some residual pressure when you release the pedal. That drag will quickly heat up the brake...then the wheel... then the tire bead melts... then your rear end is throwing craps on the road.
Or, if you are really unlucky, the brake catches fire and burns up the entire car.
If you don't think so, just leave it like it is for a couple weeks.....
Or, if you are really unlucky, the brake catches fire and burns up the entire car.
If you don't think so, just leave it like it is for a couple weeks.....
