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Front Brakes Dragging

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Front Brakes Dragging

Postby scarface031 » 01 Jun 2014 16:50

My front brakes are dragging on my TR7.

I replaced the lines and the hoses.

The vacuum booster does not work and I disconnected it and block the line.

I recently bought a caliper repair kit, and I will install next week.

What do you guys think could be the problem?

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Postby FI Spyder » 01 Jun 2014 21:33

Could be rusted pistons. While this didn't happen to me on the Spider, it did on the '91 Integra rear disc brakes (those British cars are just too reliable).

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Postby scarface031 » 02 Jun 2014 02:04

I adjusted the push rod and the brake booster magically works now. The brakes drag less, but still have a little bit.


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Postby bmcecosse » 12 Jun 2014 21:52

Both sides - or just one side? Probably best to overhaul the calipers - and fit stainless pistons....

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