Why are both of my front brake calipers not working?

Tiny
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Both of the front brake calipers are not instantly responding. At times the brakes stay in the braking position then slowly release.
Saturday, February 4th, 2012 AT 1:01 AM

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Tiny
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Check the master cylinder, check the proportioning valve.
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Saturday, February 4th, 2012 AT 1:17 AM
Tiny
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Where are those two located?
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Sunday, February 5th, 2012 AT 4:48 PM
Tiny
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The MC is on the driver's side under the hood on the firewall. The proportioning valve is below it.
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Sunday, February 5th, 2012 AT 8:06 PM

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