2002 Mitsubishi Lancer Supposed Loosen Brake Pads Discs Would Bleeding Brakes

2002 MITSUBISHI LANCER
130,000 MILES
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BEN19
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how am i supposed to loosen the brake pads from the discs?.. would bleeding the brakes work.. or is there something else.. because when im driving the brakes are constantly braking
Oct 18, 2012 at 7:21 PM
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RASMATAZ
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The caliper piston could be corroded/stuck won't retract or the brake hose is collasped internally acting as a one way check valve-
Oct 18, 2012 at 7:29 PM
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BEN19
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okay.. but would that let the brakes work half way?.. because they are braking but not with their full potential... the pedal falls about halfway then after that it begins to noticeably start stopping the car
Oct 18, 2012 at 8:03 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Try bleeding the brakes don't work-could be the master cylinder leaking internally-
Oct 19, 2012 at 1:44 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Seized slider bolts of the caliper would cause the problems indicated.
Oct 21, 2012 at 12:45 AM
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