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Bradleyvw

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Brake stuck
« on: December 02, 2009, 08:03:36 PM »
I noticed my Single cab was lacking power, I get home to find the rear brake smoking, red hot. I jack it up and the brake is stuck on.  I didn't take it apart yet but it has new wheel cylinders , spring kits and fluid replaced (about a year old) What is the problem and what will I find when I take it apart?
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« Reply #1 on: December 02, 2009, 09:33:40 PM »
E brake cable perhaps?  Just a guess
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« Reply #2 on: December 03, 2009, 06:17:33 PM »
Thanks, I didn't think about the E brake. I did use it before they locked up.  I will do some exploring this weekend.
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« Reply #3 on: May 07, 2012, 02:38:11 AM »
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E brake cable perhaps? Just a guess


nice guess Vanagonjr. :D

--another old forum conversation here. :roll:
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« Reply #4 on: May 07, 2012, 06:20:19 AM »
No problem - spring is a fitting time of this thread for thoce who may have let the e-brake on all winter!
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« Reply #5 on: May 07, 2012, 07:17:25 PM »
Brad when was the last time the rubber lines to the rear brakes were replaced? Was it just one side that was hot? Or did the back two wheels get hot? Could solve your problem? Just my 2 cents
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« Reply #6 on: May 09, 2012, 08:08:35 PM »
Wow, this post was from 3 years ago.  Rich, you were right, the rubber brake lines were clogged.  I replaced them.  All good now! Thanks everybody!
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