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Brake Pedal Won't Release |
sdthomas |
Aug 8 2018, 09:31 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 64 Joined: 14-June 11 From: Seattle Member No.: 13,193 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
As I was driving home from work yesterday, I noticed my brake pedal seemed to get firmer and firmer. It got the point where just tapping it slightly would engage the brakes, as though there was no more travel in the pedal. When I got home I noticed all four wheels were very hot to the touch so the brakes had clearly not been fully releasing. I let it cool down and checked the pedal and it felt normal but now I'm worried about driving it.
What could cause this? |
dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Aug 8 2018, 09:52 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,833 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
probably bad pedal cluster bushings causing the pedal to stick the brakes to get hot boiling the fluid
As I was driving home from work yesterday, I noticed my brake pedal seemed to get firmer and firmer. It got the point where just tapping it slightly would engage the brakes, as though there was no more travel in the pedal. When I got home I noticed all four wheels were very hot to the touch so the brakes had clearly not been fully releasing. I let it cool down and checked the pedal and it felt normal but now I'm worried about driving it. What could cause this? |
sdthomas |
Aug 9 2018, 06:11 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 64 Joined: 14-June 11 From: Seattle Member No.: 13,193 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
OK I finally was able to check out the pedal cluster. It was rebuilt about 4 years ago the bushing still looked to be in good shape. No sign of any brake fluid. I drove it around the block and the pedal froze up again. I lifted the front end and could barely turn the wheels. It's as though the MC isn't releasing when pushed in. What's the next step?
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