Brake problem 1992
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3rd Gear
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Brake problem 1992
I installed new rear brake pads on 1992 vette and then the brake light stayed on. I drove it and worked the brakes and the light went off. Now the brakes front and rear are dragging terribly. It is like I have my foot on the brake pedal all the time. Do I need to bleed the brakes if so what is the correct order? The brakes were dragging some before the new rear pads.
2nd Gear
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From: Atlanta GA
Sounds similar to a problem I had recently. Ended up having to replace the master cylinder. I found a pretty good price on one here:
http://tinyurl.com/mjmdtc
Not confident that this is the problem though.
Hope this helps.
http://tinyurl.com/mjmdtc
Not confident that this is the problem though.
Hope this helps.
Race Director
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"what is the correct order?" RR LR RF LF
My list of suspects would include:
Failed flex hose(s) acting like one way valve
Parking brake not fully disengaged
MC return spring binding on goo or particles in MC
When was the last fluid flush?
My list of suspects would include:
Failed flex hose(s) acting like one way valve
Parking brake not fully disengaged
MC return spring binding on goo or particles in MC
When was the last fluid flush?
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St. Jude Donor '12
I'm going to guess the brake fluid has not been flushed at all.
You may wind up needing MC, brake lines, and rebuilt calipers to get it back to normal.
Please, please, please everyone flush your brake fluid every couple years!
You may wind up needing MC, brake lines, and rebuilt calipers to get it back to normal.
Please, please, please everyone flush your brake fluid every couple years!
Instructor
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Lakewood CO
If you haven't already, check you fluid level. When putting in new pads it will raise the fluid level since the caliper pistons are compressed further.
I agree with what has been said, it would not be a bad idea to replace the fluid.
Dave
I agree with what has been said, it would not be a bad idea to replace the fluid.
Dave
