Rear brakes are too tight and they have even started smoking once-

Post by **MTC** » Mon Nov 10, 2008 6:49 pm

I have new shoes all the way around. When it started smoking I checked the e brake not the issue. The pedal was rock hard and wouldnt release till overnight. It is still pretty stiff yet its ok now what do you guys think? My boss a mechanic for over 20 years had no idea.

Post by **sticky_steve** » Tue Nov 11, 2008 4:10 am

it sound like they are sticking, but when in doubt bleedem out!

Post by **Cone Junky** » Tue Nov 11, 2008 10:39 am

Did this happen right after the pad replacement?

If so, the rear pistons were probably not retracted enough, causing them to drag.

Another issue I have seen with these cars is the master cylinder pushrod gets adjusted incorrectly and will start applying pressure as the system heats up and expands.

Rear brakes are too tight and they have even started smoking once-

Rear brakes are too tight and they have even started smoking once-

Re: Rear brakes are too tight and they have even started smoking once- (MTC)

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