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Old 01-13-2009, 11:17 PM
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front brakes sticking

hey i have a 1991 firebird (with a 305 if it matters)which the front brakes are sticking. I put new calipers and shoes on and the rotors are fine. i can drive and the brakes with release after awhile but once i hit the brakes it seems like the calipers are not letting go...so if any one has any ideals it would help me out a lot. oh yeah the car has been sitting for awhile before i bought it...
Old 01-14-2009, 06:24 AM
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Re: front brakes sticking

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I put new calipers and shoes on and the rotors are fine. i can drive and the brakes with release after awhile but once i hit the brakes it seems like the calipers are not letting go...
Replace the hoses. They've, no doubt, collasped internally and are acting as check valves.

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Old 01-14-2009, 07:06 AM
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Re: front brakes sticking

happened to me & many others . good luck .
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Re: front brakes sticking

Possibly a rusted or stuck piston caliper(I think thats what they call it) If that helps?
Old 01-14-2009, 05:25 PM
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Re: front brakes sticking

ok..I'm gonna try putting new flex lines(rubber) on it tomorrow and see what that does. could the master cylinder be bad, i wonder...just a thought!
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