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Old 10-27-2017, 10:47 AM
Tomas7 Tomas7 is offline
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Originally Posted by Frank Reiner View Post
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Consider the probability of one or more stuck pistons in the brake calipers. If the brake pad is dragging on the rotor, the temperature of the pad & piston will rise significantly, to the point that water entrained in the brake fluid in the caliper changes from liquid to vapor. At that point pressure in the system compresses the water vapor, instead of acting on incompressible liquid. Et voila, pedal on floor.
Yes sir, you were right.
I am ordering rebuild kits for all four corners, pads for all four corners and rotors for all four corners. The hoses were new about three years ago before the car went into hibernation.

Thank you very much.
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