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Old Jun 26, 2011 | 09:45 AM
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so i got a 90 crx si an the brakes were getting stuck. so i change the calipers,brake lines, master cylinder. And they still drag. an he check the brake booster an it works. any help and tips will help. thanks
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Old Jun 26, 2011 | 09:50 AM
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just the fronts ?
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Old Jun 26, 2011 | 09:52 AM
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Default Re: 90 crx si brakes stuck

both the front an back but mostly the front one
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Old Jun 26, 2011 | 10:06 AM
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i was going to say bad calipers but you replaced everything

something is causeing them not to retract.....hmm
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Old Jun 26, 2011 | 10:07 AM
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does your brake pedal stick
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Old Jun 26, 2011 | 10:09 AM
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Default Re: 90 crx si brakes stuck

i know it weird. the pedal feel good when the car is off and were bleeding the brakes but then we start the car the pedal is soft an goes all the way down.
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Old Jun 26, 2011 | 10:10 AM
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Default Re: 90 crx si brakes stuck

when we try to spin the rotor by hand it super stuck
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Old Jun 26, 2011 | 10:14 AM
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the pedal doesnt stick.
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Old Jun 26, 2011 | 10:18 AM
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ok car off pump brake pedal several times untill it gets hard keep foot on pedal and turn on the car pedal should go soft but not to the ground
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Old Jun 26, 2011 | 10:21 AM
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well if it goes all the way down then that means that there is air in the system
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Old Jun 26, 2011 | 10:22 AM
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Default Re: 90 crx si brakes stuck

did that already an it went down soft
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Old Jun 26, 2011 | 10:24 AM
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check for any leaks
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Old Jun 26, 2011 | 10:26 AM
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Default Re: 90 crx si brakes stuck

leaks on the hardlines or where. i havent notice any leaks on the soft brake lines
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Old Jun 26, 2011 | 10:28 AM
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master cylinder

check vacuum hose going to booster
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Old Jun 26, 2011 | 10:30 AM
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Default Re: 90 crx si brakes stuck

i check the master an its good. i was going to replace the booster hoses
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Old Jun 26, 2011 | 10:31 AM
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try this with engine off apply the brakes and watch the pedal it should hold that position of at least 30 seconds if the pedal starts to rise up during this test you have an internal leak in the booster
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sounds like a good idea
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Old Jun 26, 2011 | 10:33 AM
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Default Re: 90 crx si brakes stuck

okay and if that passes what else could it be. thanks man
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Old Jun 26, 2011 | 10:40 AM
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**** idk

yea no prob im doing my best to help you out
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Old Jun 26, 2011 | 10:48 AM
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ok thanks
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