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Brakes "sticking" '89 200 2wd



I have checked the archives but can't seem to find any helpful references
related to this problem.

I have a 89 200 2wd.  Sometimes in the middle of a freeway drive, my car
will "bog down".  It feels like I am driving against a very strong
headwind.  When I get home the front wheels are very hot, and I have
noticed over time a higher concentration of brake dust than was normal.

It sure seems that the front brake pads are applying pressure without any
brake pedal pressure; would this be called "unintended deceleration" : )

I can pump the brake or press hard on the brake, without any noticeable
improvement.  It seems to resolve on its' own in a random fashion.  My
questions:  where should I start, calipers, master cylinder, brake servo,
line bleeding, pressure accumulator, or the "bomb".

Have you ever heard of this type of problem?  Any help would be greatly
appreciated.  Post or Email

Shawn Kolu
skolu@ibm.net
89' 200 Turbo