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03-13-2003, 03:41 PM
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Hey all. Need any advice ASAP. A friend of mine just showed up at work with 4 smoldering wheels. It seems that all 4 of his brakes were at least partialy applied for his whole drive to work. Here's the dirt.
4 very hot sets of brakes, fronts smoking
No extra heat at the master cylinder
No extra pressure built up in master cylinder
Brake fluid a little grubby, but flowing
Brake pedal stiff
No real prior occurance of this
I'm guessing there's dirt jammed somewhere in the valve body of the master cylinder.
Any thoughts?
Jim
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03-13-2003, 04:34 PM
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What kind of car and how old is it?
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03-13-2003, 04:55 PM
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92 Hyundai Excel. I know, Hyundai-that explains a lot of things, but my bud here is stuck, and I figure I can get him out of this jam he's in.
Jim
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03-13-2003, 06:12 PM
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Check for OIL in the brake fluid. | |
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03-13-2003, 06:14 PM
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many cars have modulators also yimmy, these are prone to get stuck, it doesnt sound like a sticking caliper cause that would only affect one, id go for something in the master/booster or find the modulator.
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03-13-2003, 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Ssicarman Check for OIL in the brake fluid. | Oil in the brake fluid? How would that get in there? Weird.
Anyway, talked to my mechanic, he figures it's possible one of the wheels cylinders in the rear brakes pooched. I guess we'll find out. The tow truck's on the way.
Thanks y'all.
Jim
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03-13-2003, 08:25 PM
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I had the EXACT same thing happen to me in a 94 (i think) merk tracer. the just locked up no reason. the car sat for 30 min then it was fine didnt happen again!
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03-13-2003, 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by kdiddy I had the EXACT same thing happen to me in a 94 (i think) merk tracer. the just locked up no reason. the car sat for 30 min then it was fine didnt happen again!
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03-13-2003, 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by kdiddy I had the EXACT same thing happen to me in a 94 (i think) merk tracer. the just locked up no reason. the car sat for 30 min then it was fine didnt happen again!
kdiddy | Glad to see you offering up your expert advice dids. What would we do without you? | You would have to find another anoying jackass.
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