[DeTomaso] Brake question

[Mike Thomas]

Ron, take it to your nearest Les Schwab / Pep Boys / brake service joint and
have them do a full pressure flush and bleed.  Shouldn't cost more than
$50-75 and you'll be amazed at the difference.  Also, with the wheels off
the rear, disconnect the e-brake cable, and work the lever with a pair of
channel-lock pliers.  If they don't snap back smoothly when you let go,
something is sticking and you may need to rebuild the piston(s).  Also, a
less than snappy return may mean the spring is tired and needs replacing.

Mike Thomas
 

-----Original Message-----
From: detomaso-bounces at realbig.com [mailto:detomaso-bounces at realbig.com] On
Behalf Of Rob Dumoulin
Sent: Saturday, May 12, 2012 3:18 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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