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Old 12-16-2003, 07:44 PM
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Car: 91 firebird - 81 TA
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Break question Help Please

I have a 91 firebird on the front the pass side break locked up it would seems the break is not releasing so I replaced the breaks calipers and rotors and it still seems the break is not releasing what is the problem I just took it around the block and it got so hot it was smoking

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Old 12-17-2003, 01:10 AM
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More than likely your BRAKE hose. You should have replaced those also as they wear out and clog up over time, causing the caliper to hold pressure. Replace both and you should be OK.


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