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T/C
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 Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2014 11:14 am Post subject: front brakes locking up 68 bug |
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| Alright driving home last night the brakes got hit and locked up. Got it home on trailer. Today started checking everything. Adjustment is good. But when we let off the brakes they stay locked up for a good 3-5 seconds after. Any links with the info I need or sujestions on what to do? Tried searching and could not come up with anuthing . |
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Q-Dog
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T/C
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| Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2014 12:19 pm Post subject: |
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| For now I just pulled it all apart and put it back together after re adjusting everything it seems to have fixed it.. Will find out after the test ride in a but we just picked it up yesterday so kinda a guessing game |
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Northof49
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| Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2014 12:28 pm Post subject: |
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Make sure you have the required free play at the brake pedal, otherwise the master cylinder doesn't return to its resting position and let off the pressure.
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Government
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| Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2014 1:11 pm Post subject: wheel cylinders |
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Check the seals around the wheel cylinders, make sure they are fresh. When things take a long time to release, it (from my experience only) is usually the piston or "actuating mechanism" is crudded up, warped or old. or all 3. If you had to mash on them pretty hard, it could have busted an old dry rotted seal.
If they are new cylinders, new lines, and other new stuff, check for air. |
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T/C
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| Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2014 11:09 pm Post subject: Re: wheel cylinders |
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| Government wrote: |
Check the seals around the wheel cylinders, make sure they are fresh. When things take a long time to release, it (from my experience only) is usually the piston or "actuating mechanism" is crudded up, warped or old. or all 3. If you had to mash on them pretty hard, it could have busted an old dry rotted seal.
If they are new cylinders, new lines, and other new stuff, check for air. |
was slow on getting back found a few things while checking everything out including a exploded inner wheel bearing.. Guess thats what i get for trying to drive a old car home 2 hrs Lol
Anyways it is defiantly a wheel cylinder problem both are getting replace boots on one are toast. Also upgrading to Stainless lines.. and will look in to the adjustment on the pedal.
Thanks for the info, and suggestions!
never have had a bug before now i have gotten 2 in 2 days... lol |
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