WTF?!?! Brake problem.
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WTF?!?! Brake problem.
Ok, for those of you who don't know, I've got a 95 integra 4-disc setup (brembo slotted rotors, axxis ultimate, ss lines--not that it matters 
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So heres the problem: my old junkyard integra MC was leaking a bit, so I replaced it (I acutally had the shop do it because I was busy with summerschool/work) with a brand new master cyl from the dealership. They also checked the pads and whatnot. I get the car back, and drive away... and after a couple minutes I can hear the brakes start to drag a little... a few more minutes and theyre definitely dragging hard... by the time I get home, I have to floor it in second or first just to keep the car moving. Stop the car, and the brakes are locked. Wont budge.
The next day, after sitting around for a while, they've unlocked, and I can pull the car out, but the same thing happens... as the car warms up (or perhaps the brakes warm up) it all happens all over again. They start dragging, and then dragging harder, and when I finally park, theyre locked.
Judging by the heat, it feels like its all 4 brakes doing it, although its hard to tell for sure.
I've got another new MC sitting around, but its from an ABS teg... I don't know if that matters. I've also got my stock civic MC and booster, but I'm not willing to put up with a mushy-pedalled downgrade.
Any ideas on what this problem might be, or whether I can use the ABS master cyl?
BTW: this actually happened a while ago, but I left the country and haven't had time to deal with it. Regardless, I don't think my shop will fix it for free, so don't suggest that.
)So heres the problem: my old junkyard integra MC was leaking a bit, so I replaced it (I acutally had the shop do it because I was busy with summerschool/work) with a brand new master cyl from the dealership. They also checked the pads and whatnot. I get the car back, and drive away... and after a couple minutes I can hear the brakes start to drag a little... a few more minutes and theyre definitely dragging hard... by the time I get home, I have to floor it in second or first just to keep the car moving. Stop the car, and the brakes are locked. Wont budge.
The next day, after sitting around for a while, they've unlocked, and I can pull the car out, but the same thing happens... as the car warms up (or perhaps the brakes warm up) it all happens all over again. They start dragging, and then dragging harder, and when I finally park, theyre locked.
Judging by the heat, it feels like its all 4 brakes doing it, although its hard to tell for sure.
I've got another new MC sitting around, but its from an ABS teg... I don't know if that matters. I've also got my stock civic MC and booster, but I'm not willing to put up with a mushy-pedalled downgrade.
Any ideas on what this problem might be, or whether I can use the ABS master cyl?
BTW: this actually happened a while ago, but I left the country and haven't had time to deal with it. Regardless, I don't think my shop will fix it for free, so don't suggest that.
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From: south cali
that happen to me when i did my rear brake swap, it ended up being my Booster so i switch it with another one and it works perfectly, i dont know if u can use the abs one.. i wouldnt see why it wouldnt work though, but good luck!
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very strange how all 4 would lock up.
i had a similar problem...it turned out that my ebrake cable was too tight...and my bearings were shot.
i had a similar problem...it turned out that my ebrake cable was too tight...and my bearings were shot.
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From: Your Mom's House
my bearings are all less than a year old, and my e-brake isn't even hooked up, so thats not it. I don't know for sure that it was all four, but they were all very hot, so thats what I'm guessing. I'll take a look at the booster, see if I can spot any problems with it.