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wjdunn3 wjdunn3 is offline
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You did not say specifically how long your car has been in storage, but I am going to assume over a year. It sounds like the brake caliper pistons are sticking. This is common among a stored vehicle that is put back into service. The first thing you need to do is replace the brake fluid with fresh fluid. Bleed out the old fluid while replacing with new fluid. Have a friend help do this by pumping the brake pedal while you open/close the bleeder valves (instead of using a vaccum bleeder). This will work the pistons a little.
With new brake fluid the pistons should free up with a little use. If you still have a problem after several hundred miles then the seals in the caliper will need to be replaced (rebuilt calipers). The Haynes manual describes a method you can try to free up the pistons as well. It involves removing the caliper and using compressed air and a wood block.

Another thing to check...front wheel bearings. Remove the pads from the caliper and then spin the wheel. If you feel any resistence or hear any grating/grinding then new bearings and seals are in order. Not a hard task.
Hope this helps.

[This message has been edited by wjdunn3 (edited 08-03-1999).]
Old 08-03-1999, 08:23 AM
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