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No rear brakes, E-brake doesn't really work either...

Old 08-27-04, 07:24 PM
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No rear brakes, E-brake doesn't really work either...

I rebuilt my rear calipers in my school shop a few months ago because they were leaking.
I also put new pads in the front and back and machined all rotors.

I notice there is always the same rust pattern on the rear discs and none on the front, meaning the rear brake pads are not appling enough pressure to actually really do anything.
Also when using my E-brake i have to really yank on it or else i can still push the car in the driveway.

What should i look for as to why my rear brakes really aren't doing there job?
Master cylinder, the rear caliers themselfs???
Old 08-27-04, 07:43 PM
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Taking a shot in the dark...

You may have to adjust your parking brake. Or you could try bleeding your brakes.
Old 08-27-04, 07:51 PM
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^^^^

fill the brake fluid up and bleed your brakes, then work from there
Old 08-27-04, 08:23 PM
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If bleeding doesn't work, try getting new stainless steel brake lines.
Old 08-27-04, 08:39 PM
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whats with you and fuc#ing one upping me tonight?
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Originally Posted by Aesop Rock
whats with you and fuc#ing one upping me tonight?
lol. You don't win the prize and you're mad

I don't know, you probably have a nicer car.
Old 08-27-04, 09:15 PM
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hmmmm, supercharged, being rebuilt with ceramic apex seals....and a half bridge, now whose one upped?
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