Brake problem
Gman99
08-29-2005, 12:01 PM
I have an '85 Silverado. When I bought it the left front brake was locked up and the wheel wouldn't turn. I replaced caliper and pads, bled the system and everything seemed to work fine. I took it out and drove it and right a way the same wheel locked up again. I can't understand why it worked fine in the driveway but as soon as I drove it the brakes locked up.
I have heard that the actual rubber brake lines can collapse inside and prevent fluid from traveling back out of the caliper. I suppose that could be the problem but is there any way of verifying that before I replace the line? I wasn't sure if the proprtioning valve could cause a similar problem.
I have heard that the actual rubber brake lines can collapse inside and prevent fluid from traveling back out of the caliper. I suppose that could be the problem but is there any way of verifying that before I replace the line? I wasn't sure if the proprtioning valve could cause a similar problem.
obxcars
09-05-2005, 03:06 PM
Jack the wheel with the problem, spin the tire then step on the brakes the caliper should release immediately.
95silverado
09-05-2005, 03:51 PM
My 95 did the same thing, and it was the rubber brake line.
Gman99
09-23-2005, 06:39 AM
Just an update on the brake problem I was having. My front brake was locking up completely on one side even though all brake parts were brand new.
I replaced the rubber brake line connected to the caliper and that took care of the problem. The brakes work great now.
I replaced the rubber brake line connected to the caliper and that took care of the problem. The brakes work great now.
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