[DeTomaso] Brake question

[Larry - Ohio Time Corp]

Hi Rob,

Yes most certainly the parking brakes locked up and over heated everything. 

It is a good time to remove the wheels, make sure the brakes are not
dragging and bleed the brakes. I am not sure if the fluid changes in any way
after over heating, so I have always changed it.

I would also check the pads for glazing and sand them if needed.

Larry (heading out to the shop now) - Cleveland


-----Original Message-----
From: detomaso-bounces at realbig.com [mailto:detomaso-bounces at realbig.com] On
Behalf Of Rob Dumoulin
Sent: Saturday, May 12, 2012 6:18 AM
To: pantera list
Subject: [DeTomaso] Brake question

In Florida I rarely use my parking brake but it is functional. While
getting my AC serviced, the shop had it pulled tight when I picked up the
car. I immediately noticed the brakes were still dragging with the parking
brake released and drove slowly until they seemed to unstick. Within one
mile I had zero brakes. Pedal went to floor and would barely stop the
Pantera with three pumps. Close call. I figured I lost fluid but it was
still full. My drivers rear rim was too hot to touch, so good indication I
found the stuck one. After a few hours I got back in and brakes were
normal.

Would boiled fluid in one rear caliper cause all brakes to fail? I no
longer have the shuttle valve installed, it that matters.
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