wheel locking up

brakes wrote:

> 87 mustang
>
> One of my front wheels is locking up under moderate braking. It's much
> more noticeable when the ground is wet. I've installed a rebuilt
> caliper on that wheel and its still acting the same. What would be the
> next thing to suspect?
>
> Thanks

Did you also replace the rubber hose? IF not, you
should.
Did you check the disc for run out? Also check and
make sure the caliper moves easily in it's bracket.
Was it easy to bleed? If not, the line could be
blocked at the proportioning valve.

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..boB
1997 HD FXDWG - Turbocharged!
2001 Dodge Dakota QC 5.9/4x4/3.92
1966 Mustang Coupe - Daily Driver
1966 FFR Cobra - Ongoing project

On Sat, 21 May 2005 04:45:11 GMT, brakes > wrote:

>Thanks for the responses... what size is the wrench I need to take off
>that brake hose, is it one of those s.a.e. ones? Also is there a
>copper washer on the non-caliper side like there is on the caliper
>side? It seems like its gonna be a knuckle crusher to take this off.

Use flarenut or line wrenches whenever possible on hose fittings. The
knuckles you save, and the fittings also, just may be your own. :-)
On the non-caliper side of the hose is usually a clip holding the hose
in place and a double flare connection to a hard line going back to
the MC. No copper washer on that side AFAIK. I use both Metric and
SAE flarenut wrenches to work on my 88' Bird and my 00'GT.

...Ron
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68' Camaro RS
88' Firebird Formula
00' Mustang GT Vert