Rear Brake Problem
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From: Strasburg PA
Rear Brake Problem
Help! I had my '68 out on Wednesday and began having trouble with my right rear brakes. After about 40 minutes of driving the right rear brake wouldn't fully release. After driving for a while it released but than seemed to lock again a short time later. The problem is only on the right rear, the left side is fine.
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From: MHT N.H.
Re: Rear Brake Problem (BFry)
Had the same thing happen on the left front on my 76 last week. I thought it was the caliper so I replaced that. Didn't go away! It was the brake hose,a $12.74 part. They collapse on the inside and don't release the fluid.
Just lossen the hose and when it starts to drip fluid your wheel should loosen up. John
Just lossen the hose and when it starts to drip fluid your wheel should loosen up. John
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From: San Francisco, CA
Re: Rear Brake Problem (BFry)
If you just bought the car, now is the time to look really closely at the brakes at all 4 wheels. Pull the wheels and look closely at the calipers checking for leaks. Also look at the fluid and if it is dirty, change it. If the rubber lines are old, change them also. If any of this stuff is borderline, I would suggest that you order a complete kit (calipers, shoes, lines etc.) from VBP and be done with it. If you haven't done so already, you should also check the trailing arms. If you have a bearing seizing up, you want to fix that before it goes. Good luck 
