Front brakes lock up

RHAY

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1997 TOYOTA COROLLA
1.3L
4 CYL
2WD
MANUAL
234,658 MILES

Hi, my vehicle is a Toyota Conquest. When I drive my car feel brake pedal getting hard the more I brake the more pedal so hard that car will not move due to locked up brakes. Can you give me advice please?

Wednesday, January 3rd, 2018 AT 9:41 AM

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KEN L

MASTER CERTIFIED MECHANIC
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Hello,

Yes, this is a common problem it means the master cylinder push rod is adjusted out too far cause the master to not fully release and building pressure in the system. To confirm this is the problem loosen the master cylinder mounting bolts three turns and the brake should release. If so, remove the master or just move it forward and adjust the rod inward about an 1/8 inch or 3mm.

Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem.

Cheers, Ken

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Monday, March 29th, 2021 AT 11:16 AM

SHAYL RASGAT

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Im having the exact same problem. Have tried everything but nothing seems to fix the issue

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Monday, March 29th, 2021 AT 11:16 AM

KEN L

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When the front brakes lock up can you loosen the nuts that mount the master cylinder to see if the front wheels start rolling again? If not you need to replace the brake flex hoses.

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Monday, March 29th, 2021 AT 11:16 AM