Feels like ive got my foot on the brake

Did this problem show up for the first time after the new master cylinder was installed? If it did, next time the brakes are dragging, loosen the nuts holding the master cylinder to the booster just enough to let the master cylinder be pulled forward about 1/16". If that lets the brakes release, shorten the push rod in the front of the booster. Most imports have adjustable push rods to account for production tolerances, including for the master cylinder.

Sounds like the adjustment rod between the master and booster is mis-adjusted. This will cause the front brakes to "drag", without even touching the brake pedal, and burn them up.

Hi there,

This may be a seized cable holding on the brake, you will have to check to see if the hand brake lever at the rear of the brake backing plate is free to move, you should be able to get some movement by hand, if not try and u do the clip holding the cable end to the lever, it may be tight if there is pressure on it, make sure the wheels are chocked so the car wont move if the brake releases, check this out.

Mark (mhpautos)

Hello,

OK, you changed the brake hose, did you change the brake caliper?

Check the brake pads for even wear, if one area is lower than another that is a good indication of a caliper sticking at times. Another possibility is the brake master cylinder leaking into the brake booster, to check this you will need to remove the master cylinder.

Hope this helps

Mark

If both front brakes are locking up, check the adjustment of the brake light switch to be sure it is not holding the brake pedal down a little. If only one is getting hot, stop on a slight incline, place the transmission in "neutral", place a block about a foot downhill of one tire, then open the hydraulic system in various places to see what makes that brake release. You can start at the steel line at the master cylinder, or with the bleeder screw on that caliper. Once we know what you can open and the brake does not release, we can figure out what is causing the restriction and blocking the fluid from releasing back to the master cylinder.