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Topic: Brake problems

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Brake problems

Posted: 6/20/09 4:07am Message 1 of 7
Corvette77
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Hello Guys
 
I have a 77 and the right front caliper locked up while I was driving. I managed to get it home and ordered a new caliper. I replaced it and started to drive it again it had a little drag at first but nothing serious. where I got home after abour 45 min drive the entire trim ring was black with brake dust. So the caliper is still locked on more than it should. will this work it self out you would it be the portioning valve?
 
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Brake problems

Posted: 6/20/09 5:58am Message 2 of 7
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Change the caliper hose(s) first, especially the one on that side. The hose can collapse on the inside, and not allow the fluid to release from the caliper. Sounds like a classic case of hose damage.
If there was a problem with the p-valve, it wouldn't just effect the one side. Get some new hoses, install, and bleed. That should correct the problem.



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Brake problems

Posted: 6/20/09 9:16am Message 3 of 7
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Brother Joel's hit the nail on the headClap,I had the same problem last year,the inside of the brake hoses turns into jello after years.replace them ,may as well do all four while your at itThumbs Up


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Brake problems

Posted: 6/20/09 9:48am Message 4 of 7
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If you want a little better feel...little stiffer pedal then spend a little more and get the stainless steel lines.


Brake problems

Posted: 6/22/09 1:14pm Message 5 of 7
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Once again you guys are right. Brakes work fine after new hoses!
 
Thanks alot guys



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Posted: 6/22/09 1:23pm Message 6 of 7
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Re: Brake problems

Posted: 7/30/12 6:07pm Message 7 of 7
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Thanks again to Joel!!!...3 years later. LOL Discovered I had the same problem after I arrived at Eboland on Thursday night (right rear wheel & fender covered with brake dust & caliper not releasing).  Searched the forum & confirmed our suspicions - Thanks again !!  Got a new line & Frank & the guys installed it Friday afternoon.  Runnin great now!


 
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