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Hard brake pedal

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BRIAN13G
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Hi I have a 1996 Toyota Tacoma 2 wheel drive reg. Cab pick up.I have 126,000 miles on my truck it is a manual tran. 2.4 liter engine. I am havin a problem with my front brakes. When I drive a relativly long distance my brake pedal gets very hard, and I begin to smell a burning odor, it seems my brakes are staying locked. After I let it cool for a short period I t seems to work find. Any ideas what I can do to figure out exactly what my problems is. A ny help is greatly appreciated! Brian
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Monday, October 15th, 2007 AT 1:42 PM

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Tiny
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Check the brake hose and brake master cylinder the fluid might not be returning back to its resevoir, also could be caliper piston binding in its bore.
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Monday, October 15th, 2007 AT 2:47 PM
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The reservoir is full of fluid though. Would`n`t it show low if fluid wasnt returning?
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Monday, October 15th, 2007 AT 4:35 PM
Tiny
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Check everything I've mentioned-brake hose might look good from the outside and collasped in the inside.

Pay close attention to the caliper pistons. Could be jammed or corroded inside.
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Monday, October 15th, 2007 AT 5:15 PM

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