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RE: Front brake calipers
Posted by John Cooper (more from John Cooper) on Wed, 4 Apr 2001 19:23:51
In Reply to: Front brake calipers, Pergatory, Wed, 4 Apr 2001 00:55:45 
> My brakes are always grabbing, even when I'm moving. After 
> about 5 minutes of driving they heat up to the point where 
> they squeal whenever I touch the brakes 

Actually, the only thing that retracts the pads is the elasticity in the
piston seals.  However, if the pedal does not fully retract, then the master
piston won't open the return ports and the pressure stays in the brake
lines, preventing the retraction.  Also, I've seen lines that collapse
internally and act as a sort of one way valve preventing the retraction.

John
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