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Strange Problem with Brakes 850 1994

posted by  tonyg on  Fri Jun 4 02:56 CST 2004
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IMHO, your pads are continuously making contact with the rotors because the pistons are not returning to there resting spotafter brakes are applied (seized calipers). The pistons/calipers need lubricating and "worked" to free them up. With care, this can be done without damaging the calipers.
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New Strange Problem with Brakes [850][1994]
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