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Old Apr 19, 2008 | 01:10 PM
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Can anyone help me with my brake problem?

I have a 86 IROC with messed up brakes. The front drivers side brake doesn't work so when I hit the brakes it pulls right. After driving it for a while like that it locked up. I replaced the caliper but it didn't fix anything. Any suggestions?
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Old Apr 19, 2008 | 01:56 PM
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Re: Can anyone help me with my brake problem?

Originally Posted by ENGELHART
I have a 86 IROC with messed up brakes. The front drivers side brake doesn't work so when I hit the brakes it pulls right. After driving it for a while like that it locked up. I replaced the caliper but it didn't fix anything. Any suggestions?
Welcome to TGO. Common problem. Replace both hoses.

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Old Apr 19, 2008 | 03:18 PM
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Re: Can anyone help me with my brake problem?

replace both hoses and pass caliper... .... give ya a nice reason to paint em.
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Old Apr 19, 2008 | 08:14 PM
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Re: Can anyone help me with my brake problem?

Originally Posted by wanab03ss
replace both hoses and pass caliper... .... give ya a nice reason to paint em.
Replace both calipers, they're only $10 each. Besides, whenever one does something to one side of the brake system, it's best to do it to the other side too.
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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 03:16 PM
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Re: Can anyone help me with my brake problem?

Hey thanks, I replaced the hoses and the brakes work great.
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