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Old May 3, 2015 | 04:33 PM
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Brake issue

My brakes are locking up consistently after 4 miles. They drag but it stops when I bleed only one brake line even though all 4 brakes lock. I replaced the master cylinder and the problem is still going on. Brake booster seems like the culprit but brake masters told me it was the cylinder before I got it replaced. Any help would be great. I have an 88 z31 na 2+2

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Old May 6, 2015 | 12:28 PM
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what condition are your calipers in? If they're as old as the car, they could be sticking due to corrosion on the pistons or the on the pins.
Old May 6, 2015 | 03:47 PM
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what condition are your calipers in? If they're as old as the car, they could be sticking due to corrosion on the pistons or the on the pins.
The calipers are good. So are the Pistons. I cleaned them recently as well
Old May 7, 2015 | 08:22 AM
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one possible. when you don't have enough free play in your brake pedal the brakes will apply themselves as the fluid heats up during driving. Happened on my 83
Old May 7, 2015 | 11:16 AM
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i'm confused.

Which is a common phenomenon for me. Are all brakes seizing up after 4 miles or is it still the back brakes only?
Old May 7, 2015 | 06:38 PM
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Which is a common phenomenon for me. Are all brakes seizing up after 4 miles or is it still the back brakes only?
All 4 brakes seize up
Old May 7, 2015 | 06:39 PM
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one possible. when you don't have enough free play in your brake pedal the brakes will apply themselves as the fluid heats up during driving. Happened on my 83
How can I adjust that?
Old May 7, 2015 | 09:30 PM
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reading the fsm might be a good start. otherwise stand on your head under the steering wheel and figure it out. I usually take out the seat much easier.
Old May 12, 2015 | 07:37 AM
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