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Old 08-18-2006, 06:00 AM
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Default Dragging brakes

My '94 Bonneville SE brakes drag for what seems several seconds after I release them.

So far, they do seem to release completely as they are not getting hot just driving down the road. I have several other issues I need to tear into the front end to resolve, but I'd like to get some pointers on this before I try to do all of it at once.

Other issues: worn tie rod end, warped rotor, broken wheel stud, failed ABS sensor... I think there'* more, but I don't remember.

Those are all straightforward R&R issues.

Are the dragging brakes likely caused by crud in my calipers? I had that once on another car of mine. I just want to be sure if I do a normal "Calipers/Pads/Rotors" brake job I won't be overlooking something.

I haven't tried the brakes yet with the front end in the air to be sure which side is dragging or if they both are.
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very likely it could be an old brake line hose.

They start to come apart internally and can act like a one way valve.
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Yes indeed, that is a common problem

Here is a link to some choices, it all depends on what you want to pay i guess
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