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1979 Pontiac Trans Am Repair Question


Topics covered: Piston, Wheel.
Mileage: 75,000 miles.

Asked on October 21, 2011

I have w/455cu,auto,ps,pb,ac -4 wheel disc brakes-when i drive the car the bakes work great but after driving 2-3 miles highway or city the 4 wheel disc start to tighten up & the brake pedal is vry hard w/little travel.-i have replac

4 wheel disc tighten up w/o touching pedal
Avatar Asked by tomgonz

Answer

Replied on October 28, 2011

Check that you have pedal free play, there should be a little free movement befor the master cylinder piston moves, you should be able to feel this with your hand pushing the pedal slowly.

Tiny Answered by mhpautos (expert)
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