Is the front disc brake still locking up?

Is the front disc brake still locking up?

Changed out front brake hoses and still have brakes locking up. But this time, after driving awhile, they seemed to unlock and the car drove normally. Should I still rebuild the proportioning valve/master cylinder?

Why are the brakes on my car locked up?

If that lets the brakes release, the booster push rod is misadjusted and is holding the brake pedal down a little not allowing the pressure to be released inside the brake master which holds the brake on. helpful?

What to do if your Honda brakes lock up while driving?

Drain all brake fluid. (You should change boiled-up brake fluid) Service the brake caliper. (Change rubber parts, o-rings, clean off rust, silicone paste for cylinder and guides, copper paste on pads). Change both rear brake disks. (Most likely you overheated that locking brake disk) Refill brake fluid, bleed brakes.

Why do my brakes lock up when I spray cold water?

Brakes get hot, fluid expands brakes lock on. Cold water is not going to hurt it if u spray just a little. The brake switch is the problem most of the time when it comes to the brakes locking up. I’ve been working on cars for 25 years and I can say that the problem is the brake switch.

What to do when your brakes lock up for no reason?

If it does, then get the brakes to lock up again, but this time loosen the brake line at the master for the rear brakes and see if the brakes release instantly. If they don’t, then you need to move down the line to the next component and loosen the line there. Keep doing this until you get the brakes to release.

Why does my car lock after a few miles?

It is no longer an intermittent issue. The brakes lock after a few miles of driving, every time. I also noticed the brake gets so sensitive that the car stops before the brake travels far enough to activate the brake light switch. I flushed the brake fluid and bled all four brakes yesterday.

What kind of car has locked up front brakes?

I had the same issue – re: front brakes completely locking up after car warmed up, even when it didn’t leave the driveway – with our 1988 Toyota Camry. To a tee, I followed the same path as the original poster.

What can I do about intermittent locking dragging?

After this locking issue started happening, over the last few months I replaced the following parts: New brake pads and shoes on all 4 with new hardware. New rubber brake hoses in both front brakes. New wheel cylinders in both back brakes. New caliper with piston assembly in front driver side. Passenger side is fine.