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Old Apr 5, 2006 | 02:15 PM
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Car: 1982 z28
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stuck calipers

front calipers wont release.i thought they were corroded and replaced them. (car has been sitting awile) but problem still here. any suggestions before i replace combo-proportioning valve and master cylinder?
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Old Apr 5, 2006 | 02:43 PM
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Check the rubber brake lines. Even if they appear good, they've probably collasped inside.

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Old Apr 6, 2006 | 11:48 AM
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ya check your hoses. also the new calipers wont squeeze on the rotor? is the pedal stiff? does brake fluid come out of the lines if you unhook them?
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