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Old Aug 1, 2011 | 01:53 PM
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Brake issues...

Looking for some help...I have a major issue in regards to my brakes. I have a 1996 2500 4x4. I'm having problems in getting my front brakes to release. The master cylinder and calipers/pads have been replaced. Numerous lines have been replaced as well. If you drive the truck you can feel that they don't release. Let the truck sit for a while and they are fine again, though they never feel right when depressing the pedal. Gets worse the higher the outside temp. Help?
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Old Aug 1, 2011 | 04:55 PM
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Did you replace all of the rubber hoses on the front?
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Old Aug 1, 2011 | 05:01 PM
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I have not replaced any of the front lines. I will also add that I don't get much fluid out of the lines when they are off either. New lines would be a quick and easy fix.
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 07:24 AM
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Sounds like your rubber lines have collapsed inside. It restricts the flow of fluid returning to the master cylinder. A quick fix, just did mine at $30 each.
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 07:36 AM
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Excellent! Will give that a try, and thanks for the help!
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 07:43 AM
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Yep, I got all 3 from Rock Auto, at that time they had even Raybestos hoses cheap.
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