Binding front brakes
Posted: Tue Jun 25, 2019 4:01 pm
I hope someone can help with some advice. I have an Austin Somerset which has been off the road for a couple of weeks and I recently changed over to silicone brake fluid which I have used in several cars with no problems. However, she has developed a ‘hydraulic lock’ with the system being pressured applying the brakes and turning on the brake lights.
I then changed all the rubber seals in the system including new flexi hoses with no improvement. The rears seem fine with the fronts binding and when I took the drum off you can push the shoes back 5mm on the pistons, but they come out again. I
I rebuked the brakes again this morning and all seem well but after 1/2 mile or so the brake pedal is again hard, the brake lights on and the front drums very warm.
I am at a loss what to do next after speaking to both Automec and the Austin Counties Car Club.
I then changed all the rubber seals in the system including new flexi hoses with no improvement. The rears seem fine with the fronts binding and when I took the drum off you can push the shoes back 5mm on the pistons, but they come out again. I
I rebuked the brakes again this morning and all seem well but after 1/2 mile or so the brake pedal is again hard, the brake lights on and the front drums very warm.
I am at a loss what to do next after speaking to both Automec and the Austin Counties Car Club.