[DeTomaso] Brake question

[michael@michaelshortt.com]

Happened to me on the Tail of the Dragon on my motorcycle, i used the rears
brakes waaay too much until my brother straightened me out on front braking
only in that application.  Had to drain it all out and use all new brake
fluid.

Michael
 On May 12, 2012 9:09 AM, "Larry - Ohio Time Corp" <larry at ohiotimecorp.com>
wrote:

> 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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