Little Jimmy

Stepping on brake pedal, I notice it seems higher than normal. Engine is downshifting as brakes seem to be dragging evenly (not pulling to one side or the other). Shut car off and checked brake fluid it was full.. Now back to normal til I hit the brakes again. What part or how does the brake system release the pressure after a braking event? Thanks

mountainmanjoe

removing your foot from the pedal stops the braking. Did you confirm the brakes drag by jacking it up and turning the wheels by hand?
You might have rotten flex lines. When the fluid is neglected the rubber swells and pinches off.

LarryE

You might need to replace the rubber lines as they might have swelled up.

Little Jimmy

Think I found the Source of the problem... Got the idea to take out a bit of brake fluid, thinkin the recent hot weather had maybe expanded it too much. Sucked out a couple ounces with a clean turkey baster and found LOTS of rust particles in it! Now, how to remedy?

mountainmanjoe

you need to flush it all out with fresh brake fluid. Sounds like the brake lines are starting to rust out.


vacuum pump method