What is the solution for the binding of the brakes?

2000 AUDI TT
140,000 MILES
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CHANTALG
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replace the master cylinder in an audi tt but the brakes are still binding
Sep 6, 2011 at 12:18 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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Which wheels are the problem and how did this start?
Sep 6, 2011 at 2:18 PM
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CHANTALG
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The car was in an accident, front smash , we have bled the brakes, changed master cylinder but it is still binding.
Sep 7, 2011 at 6:58 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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You still didn't answer my question about which wheels but you might want to look for a pinched metal line or internally damaged rubber line.
Sep 7, 2011 at 9:52 AM
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CHANTALG
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It started with the front left tyre, but now it seems like all the tyres are binding.
Sep 7, 2011 at 1:23 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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That could be contaminated brake fluid. That is a BIG problem. You would have to replace every brake component that has rubber in it which is basically everything.
Sep 7, 2011 at 1:34 PM
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