1986 Mercury Marquis Repair Question

Topics covered: Brakes, Wheel, Wheel cylinder.
Mileage: 300,000 miles.

Asked on January 11, 2012

My 1986 mercury grand marquis, back brakes are grabbing before car stops. would this be abrake pressure differental valve causing the problem?

Rear brakes grabbing when stopping

Asked by ajblocton

Replied on January 11, 2012

Could be or it could be the brakes are improperly adjusted.

Answered by rivermikerat (expert)
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Replied on January 11, 2012

What type of brakes do you have on the rear?

Answered by rasmataz
68 questions asked

Replied on January 11, 2012

tried brake adjustment. reardrum , front disk

Response from ajblocton
2 questions asked

Replied on January 11, 2012

Check the wheel cylinders, they may be contaminated and not allowing the shoes to retract.

Answered by rivermikerat (expert)
5,494 answers provided