1980 Other Chevrolet Models brakes

1980 CHEVROLET
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ARCONK
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Brakes problem
1980 Other Chevrolet Models Two Wheel Drive Automatic

front brakes will lock and not release. replaced master
cylinder. bled brakes,cleaned the calipers, what needs
to be done next?
Oct 23, 2008 at 1:30 PM
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PEAR69
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Sounds like the brake pistons are warped. No amount of cleaning or bleading will fix this condition. Replacing the calipers will be necessary.
Oct 23, 2008 at 1:41 PM
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