Brake Problems With 1994 Nissan Pickup 2WD
Posted in Brake Discs & Pads | Asked on Sep 3, 2010
My truck brakes locked up last weekend, since then I have replaced the Calipers, and pads. It is still locking up on the driver side. Does anybody know what the problem could be or a web site that I could use to diagnose the problem? Here are the possibilities I have been told. The new caliper is bad; the brake line is deteriorating or kinked. I have checked that and I know it is not kinked; it could be deteriorating. I have been told it could be the boost cylinder or the master cylinder has gone bad. This truck has 247,000 + miles on it.
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If the lines to the caliper look like a rubber hose and I assume that it is then the hose part of the line has collapsed on the inside and clogged up. If you replace this hose it will fix the problem. Been there and done that.
There is a valve in your brake line that sends the brake fluid off to the individual wheels, its name escapes me right now, but from what you are describing, it sounds like that valve either went, or is sticking. if you get that valve unit replaced it should take care of everything for you. Best recommendation’s with that is to take it to a brake shop because of how extensive the work is.
Dirt in the brake system will cause this to happen,when the fluid gets contaminates in it, it causes the calipers to stick on it,this will cause the problem your having,i own a shop and i get one of these every week like this,some Chevy’s,other different makes also,it don’t mater what kind of vehicle it is,dirt will cause this to happen,you can completely flush the system out on it and maybe stop it from doing this,you could have also got a bad caliper,this happens a lot,because all of the replacements are rebuilt,and anything can go wrong with them,you,ll have to start by bleeding the system and see if that helps it,good luck with it.