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Old Dec 11, 2003 | 08:21 AM
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Default Brake problems

when my my brakes heat up the passenger front and my driver's rear brakes seize. After they cool off I can drive them again.

Although I kinda like the glowing red look, it doesn't suit my wallet.

I have replaced one rotor already and the mechanic claims I just need to replace the calipers.

DOES ANYONE KNOW WHAT TRULY COULD BE CAUSING THIS? what are the chances of both calipers going at the same time? I am thinking maybe it's something electrical or something

HELP!!
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Old Dec 11, 2003 | 08:38 AM
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Default Aren't those 2 corners cross connected hydraulically?

if so, might be something bad in the master cylinder?
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Old Dec 11, 2003 | 08:47 AM
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that is what I was wondering
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Old Dec 11, 2003 | 09:46 AM
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Default I think you are on the right track here. But if you have cooked the brakes

check the piston carfully - the piston seals may be bad or deteriorated.
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