Subject: Re: [Shotimes] Brake dragging

[Alan Fanning]

If it's a Gen 1 in particular, let's not forget a lazy return spring in the
brake booster. Easy fix - add a supplementary return spring between brake
pedal and dash.

How to determine?  Slow for a stop (away from traffic) and with foot off
pedal see if rear brakes are dragging. If they are, pull up on pedal with
toe of foot hooked underneath. If pedal comes up and brakes are no longer
dragging you've found the problem

    Alan


wrote:

> Assuming your caliper is still good, there are a few possible
> culprits.  (1) E-brake cable.  Easy to check, simply release the cable
> from the lever on the caliper.  If the problem goes away with the
> cable released, it's the cable.  (2) Caliper slide pins.  I know your
> caliper is relatively new, but check and make sure the boots are in
> good condition (and in the proper position) and that there's plenty of
> slide pin grease in the boot.  (3) Rubber brake lines.  These have
> been known to swell over time.  When swollen the pressure of the fluid
> will still make it to the caliper but will have a hard time getting
> back through.  The result is the caliper will remain engaged.
> 
> Good luck.