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Old 03-01-2021, 08:51 PM
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Dragging Brakes

Also ;

When the master cylinder is replaced the push rod adjustment is often overlooked .

If it has even slight pressure with your foot off the brakes it will build pressure until the car finally grinds to a halt .

Easy to diagnose : when the brake are dragging open a bleeder valve on each axle ~ of brake fluid spurts out and the brakes release, check the M/C push rod before anything else .
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