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Random Brake Drag
We have a 1983 Porsche 944. While driving along, occasionally the brakes begin to drag; sometimes hard enough to pull the car to one side. I stop and look things over and the brakes release. I take off and can drive for 10 miles, maybe 20, then the brakes begin to drag again.
It happens without even touching the brakes! It is driving me nuts! What could be happening here? Thanks |
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08-14-2015, 03:48 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Lake County, FL
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How does the fluid look? The best place to start would be to bleed all of the fluid out and replace.
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08-14-2015, 03:58 PM
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You may have brake fluid leaking past a caliper seal and causing the pad(s) to grip the rotor. If it always drags on the same side, pull the caliper and pads on that side and check for dampness on the pads and pucks.
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3 944's, 2 Boxsters and one Caman S, and now one 951 turbo. Really miss the Cayman. Some people try to turn back their "odometers." Not me. I want people to know 'why' I look this way. I've traveled a long way and some of the roads weren't paved. |
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08-14-2015, 05:13 PM
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An internally collapsed caliper hose is the most likely culprit. When the problem manifests itself, it should be easy to tell which wheel, as it will be significantly hotter than the others. I would start by replacing all the hoses; they're likely old anyway.
Our host has a spiffy braided stainless set: Porsche 924, 944 & 968 (1976-1995) - Brake Hydraulics - Page 4
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08-15-2015, 07:59 AM
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Porsche 944 NA
1986 Porsche 951
944 S2
