1974 Volkswagen Beetle Back Brakes locking up

1974 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
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EDBUGGY
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Brakes problem
1974 Volkswagen Beetle 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual

I just replaced the back brakes with Dic brakes and now when I drive it for an hr or two they start to lock up, so I have to bleed them
May 1, 2010 at 8:18 PM
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MIKE H R
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What it sounds like is that the brakes are not releasing enough to cool off. It could be a pinch in the line, a blocked line or the master cylinder. They do have master cylinders for vw's that have been converted from drum brakes to disc.
May 26, 2010 at 10:36 AM
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