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Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by redcar1, Apr 23, 2004.

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  1. redcar1

    redcar1 Formula Junior

    Nov 3, 2003
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    austin, tx
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    Mark
    #1 redcar1, Apr 23, 2004
    After very hard use, I noticed at low speeds that my 348 brake was dragging, not horribly, but noticeably. By the time I got home it had cleared up, and none of the hubs felt overly warm. It did not seem to pull to either side, so I don’t think it was just one front, but I couldn’t tell much more.

    I once had a 911 that would "lock down" one brake due to the brake hose fraying on the inside acting like a one way valve, but this felt different.

    Anyone have any ideas? Is there an ABS malfunction that would feel this way? Hose? Calipers? M/C?

    No warning lights for brake system or ABS.

    Any ideas appreciated.

    Mark McKenzie
     
  2. NC348

    NC348 Karting

    Feb 18, 2003
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    James I. Movich
    #2 NC348, Apr 23, 2004
    Redcar,
    mine does the same thing. i asked in the old forum, and had some interesting replies. i am going to have my guy here look at it (mine is Drivers front) when he does 30K this next month. i will look for old post for you.
     
  3. redcar1

    redcar1 Formula Junior

    Nov 3, 2003
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    #3 redcar1, Apr 23, 2004
    Thank you!

    Mark
     
  4. NC348

    NC348 Karting

    Feb 18, 2003
    154
    Houston, TX
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    James I. Movich
    #4 NC348, Apr 23, 2004
  5. fatbillybob

    fatbillybob Two Time F1 World Champ
    Consultant Owner

    Aug 10, 2002
    29,207
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    #5 fatbillybob, Apr 23, 2004
    piston can stick especially with low use. take wheels off. compress pads back into piston and the pistons back inot the bores. then footpedal your brakes. Bleeeding is a good thing too. what your fluid levels when you do this. That will fix it 90% of the time.
     

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