Parking Brake not releasing '89 100Q
Swann, Benjamin R. (BSWANN)
BSWANN at arinc.com
Thu Dec 21 23:16:59 EST 2000
I apologize for not getting back with other listers regarding other posts
about cams, etc. My daughter has been in the hospital recovering from some
rather nasties, and this has consumed all of my time.
I was hoping listers might give me some insight about the parking brake
calipers not releasing on the 100Q. I found this out when I took it through
inspection for the new owner, thinking I'd addressed all of the issues -
well I was close, but this one got me.
Symptoms, not obvious to me, but the inspector caught it, are the brakes do
not release right away after letting off the brake lever. It seems the
problem may be worse now in the clod weather, as I notice drag whereas
didn't before inspection.
I have a new set of pads and rotors, but didn't put them on the car as they
were OK. The inspector said they were marginal but passed them. I wonder
if I replace the pads and rotors and lubricate everything well will resolve
the problem. Or am I wasting my time and need to get some new/used good
calipers.
I appreciate the replies which I won't be able to read right away, but will
get me on the right track as I attack the problem over the Holidays.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all.
Ben
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