Is the front disc brake still locking up?
Changed out front brake hoses and still have brakes locking up. But this time, after driving awhile, they seemed to unlock and the car drove normally. Should I still rebuild the proportioning valve/master cylinder?
What kind of car has locked up front brakes?
I had the same issue – re: front brakes completely locking up after car warmed up, even when it didn’t leave the driveway – with our 1988 Toyota Camry. To a tee, I followed the same path as the original poster.
What to do when your Jeep Grand Cherokee brakes keep locking up?
If you’re certain it’s only one caliper locking up, try opening the bleeder up when that brake locks up and see if releasing the pressure frees up the brake, then you know where the problem is. 11 people found this helpful.
When do front disc brakes lock up on an Isuzu Rodeo?
It drives OK in the early morning, but usually happens in the afternoon after using the brakes in normal city driving. No lockup, only gradual slowing as the calipers tighten. Then burning smell and smoke as I try to get out of traffic. After the vehicle sits and cools, it is OK again. 30 people found this helpful.
What to do when your front brakes lock up?
While replacing the master cylinder is the most expensive repair to fix the brakes, vehicle owners can have a certified mechanic check to see if replacing individual calipers and rotors might provide a solution to brakes locking up before embarking on more major repairs.
I had the same issue – re: front brakes completely locking up after car warmed up, even when it didn’t leave the driveway – with our 1988 Toyota Camry. To a tee, I followed the same path as the original poster.
Why does my brake caliper lock up when I drive?
The most common reason for the calipers locking up when you are driving is that the caliper piston is seizing in the bore and not releasing. If this is the case, then a piston replacement is necessary.
How does the master cylinder brake system work?
The master cylinder is the primary operating system that produces mechanical force from the brake pedal to pistons that operate the drum brakes. The master cylinder system relies on seals leading to the brakes to maintain pressure so the brake system slides to a stop with ease.