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Re: [T3] sticking brakes


On 30 Nov 98, at 23:21, kevin gunter wrote:

> My 68 fastback had sat for awhile before I bought it.  Rear brakes where
> nonfunctional but all was well after new cylinders and shoes.  However
> recently there is a horrendous grinding from front when braking at the end
> and the calipers don't seem to be releasing.  Won't roll and some lurching
> and hesitation until things release up front.  Was planning on new
> calipers up front however, I'm seeing some brake fluid on the floor coming
> from front axle.  This has got to be coming from the master cylinder.

You probably need new/rebuilt calipers and new/rebuilt MC if you're 
lucky.  If you're less lucky you may also need a new front to rear 
center brake line.

Jim
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Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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