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Brakes are dragging after new parts help!

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Old Apr 1, 2011 | 01:08 PM
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Default Brakes are dragging after new parts help!

I bought a 95 civic ex with 4 wheel disk and abs. Car had been sitting for the winter and needed brakes. The pedal was soft, right front was grinding hard. After doing a 4 wheel inspection and taking the brakes apart, I determined that atleast 1 caliper guide pin on each wheel was rusted stuck not allowing the caliper to move. I replaced all 4 rotors and pads front and rear. I unstuck the guide pins, replaced the oned with too much corrosion, and replaced damaged boots, and regreased.
I bleed the whole system in the bleed sequence, and the brakes worked amazing for about 40 miles.
After each time I drove for a bit i jacked the car up and checked to see if the wheels moved freely and they did.
Now after driving normally for around 40 miles, the front brakes are dragging, more on the right front then on the left, I can hear the pads rubbing on the rotors as I drive and feel it through the seat of my pants.
I noticed when i was putting fluid in the MC that where the MC and BB meet was a little fluid seeping. I wiped it off but have not seen any return.
Do I have a bad MC, or maybe seal from the MC to the BB? Or is it a prop valve issue? I dont think I have both calipers bad at the same time because they were working fine before. Also the ABS light is on I havent had time to check the code yet.
Any suggestions????
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Old Apr 1, 2011 | 06:51 PM
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Default Re: Brakes are dragging after new parts help!

im thinking frozen calipers... just because they were working fine doesnt mean that they are now... you can rebuild i.. the kits are only about 5 or 6 bucks each... and its really easy to do... let me know if you have any questions
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