Rear Brakes Locking Up?!

NightmareX23 · June 19th, 2011, 10:18 PM

Hey guys,
So I recently did an overhaul on the rear breaks (pads, rotors, brackets, and calipers) and since then whenever i pull the ebrake to put my top down (v6 vert) the rear brakes lock up and dont release until a long time later. A friend said that its possible that it just needs new lines and hoses. Any suggestions and tips?

Thanks,
JD

HMUSN · June 19th, 2011, 10:23 PM

Sounds like there is something wrong with your E brake. That is on a cable so it should be easy enough to fix. Welcome to the forums.

Tang Stang · June 20th, 2011, 12:06 PM

Did you use the caliper tool to spin the pistons back into the calipers when you did your overhaul, or did you attempt to compress the pistons in with a c-clamp? If you did the latter, you may have damaged the calipers. It's a common mistake, which is why I ask.

craigdavey · June 20th, 2011, 01:08 PM

Originally Posted by Tang Stang

Did you use the caliper tool to spin the pistons back into the calipers when you did your overhaul, or did you attempt to compress the pistons in with a c-clamp? If you did the latter, you may have damaged the calipers. It's a common mistake, which is why I ask.

+1 to this...I didnt know that they turned in at first either but luckily i didnt try too hard before i googled it and found out.

NightmareX23 · June 22nd, 2011, 06:04 PM

Thanks for the generous hospitality... About the calipers, to tell ya the truth a family friend thats a master mechanic did my rears for me, as I have little mechanical knowledge, I'm pretty sure he used a caliper tool. The e-brake being the issue makes a little more sense cause my 6er is A/T and I never really use it. Can someone point me to a DIY or info on fixing/replacing the e-brake?

2000stallion · June 22nd, 2011, 09:54 PM

Originally Posted by Tang Stang

Did you use the caliper tool to spin the pistons back into the calipers when you did your overhaul, or did you attempt to compress the pistons in with a c-clamp? If you did the latter, you may have damaged the calipers. It's a common mistake, which is why I ask.

i had to get a tool for mine after my rear end swap, and ended up replacing the pass side master cylinder

June 19th, 2011, 10:18 PM	#1
NightmareX23 Newbie 1998 Mustang V6 'Vert Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 28 iTrader: 0 reviews	Rear Brakes Locking Up?! Hey guys, So I recently did an overhaul on the rear breaks (pads, rotors, brackets, and calipers) and since then whenever i pull the ebrake to put my top down (v6 vert) the rear brakes lock up and dont release until a long time later. A friend said that its possible that it just needs new lines and hoses. Any suggestions and tips? Thanks, JD

June 19th, 2011, 10:23 PM	#2
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	Sounds like there is something wrong with your E brake. That is on a cable so it should be easy enough to fix. Welcome to the forums. __________________

June 20th, 2011, 12:06 PM	#3
Tang Stang Hardcore Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 1,961 iTrader: 2 reviews	Did you use the caliper tool to spin the pistons back into the calipers when you did your overhaul, or did you attempt to compress the pistons in with a c-clamp? If you did the latter, you may have damaged the calipers. It's a common mistake, which is why I ask. __________________ Rod @ AzzKicker Cars 2004 Ford Mustang GT-The Driver-BBK CAI, PP TB & Inlet, Steeda UD's, SLP LM1, & 3.73's. 1990 Mercury Cougar XR7-The Meth Addict-5.0L DOHC Stroker w/2.1L KB SC. 1995 Ford F150-Mud Toy-5.0L, 4x4, 33's, & Warn 8274 Winch

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June 22nd, 2011, 06:04 PM	#5
NightmareX23 Newbie 1998 Mustang V6 'Vert Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 28 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks for the generous hospitality... About the calipers, to tell ya the truth a family friend thats a master mechanic did my rears for me, as I have little mechanical knowledge, I'm pretty sure he used a caliper tool. The e-brake being the issue makes a little more sense cause my 6er is A/T and I never really use it. Can someone point me to a DIY or info on fixing/replacing the e-brake?

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