I changed the calipers and the brakes and the hoses and the brakes still continue to lock up can only drive maybe 2 blocks. also changed the paportion valve but was from salvage yard
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Question: would the master cylinder cause the brakes to lock up?
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Answer #1
csubak30 September 14, 2012, 16:31Reply
MasterYes, if it stays in the depressed position it would lock up the brakes by keeping the fluid under pressure. Similiar to driving with your foot on the brake and hitting the gas.
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ziptie12 September 17, 2012, 19:00ReplyMasterIs it one wheel or all 4 that are 'locking up'? master cyl/ booster inspected? Drum or disc in rear?
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