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Brakes won't release

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YOUR RESEARCHBrakes won't release

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Adjust rod between the brake pedal and the power booster

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Reported fix · Original poster

I adjusted the rod between the brake pedal and the power booster to get a little more free-play and the problem is solved!

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Check obstruction

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Suggestion · Original poster

Today I removed the access covers in the frunk to observe the brake action and to check for obstruction but found no clues.

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Brakes won't release

Repair method i prefer, just throw parts at it hoping

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Suggestion · Original poster

I may replace the master and booster but that's not the repair method I prefer, just throw parts at it hoping for a cure.

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Brakes won't release

Replace brake lines at each corner

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Might think about replacing the brake lines at each corner with braided steel or factory replacements.

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Brakes won't release

Replace master and booster

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Suggestion · Original poster

I may replace the master and booster but that's not the repair method I prefer, just throw parts at it hoping for a cure.

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Brakes won't release
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Adjust rod between the brake pedal and the power booster

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Reported fix · Original poster

I adjusted the rod between the brake pedal and the power booster to get a little more free-play and the problem is solved!

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Brakes won't release

Check obstruction

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Suggestion · Original poster

Today I removed the access covers in the frunk to observe the brake action and to check for obstruction but found no clues.

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Brakes won't release

Repair method i prefer, just throw parts at it hoping

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Suggestion · Original poster

I may replace the master and booster but that's not the repair method I prefer, just throw parts at it hoping for a cure.

Original post Read captured discussion
Brakes won't release

Replace brake lines at each corner

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Suggestion

Might think about replacing the brake lines at each corner with braided steel or factory replacements.

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Brakes won't release

Replace master and booster

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Suggestion · Original poster

I may replace the master and booster but that's not the repair method I prefer, just throw parts at it hoping for a cure.

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Brakes won't release
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Adjust rod between the brake pedal and the power booster

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Reported fix · Original poster

I adjusted the rod between the brake pedal and the power booster to get a little more free-play and the problem is solved!

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Brakes won't release
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I have a '99 with low miles, 60k, with a brake problem. Yesterday morning on backing out of the drive the brakes stayed engaged and nearly prevented the car from moving. Today I removed the access covers in the frunk to observe the brake action and to check for obstruction but found no clues. I had my wife start the car and apply and release the brakes and they were working normally. I may replace the master and booster but that's not the repair method I prefer, just throw parts at it hoping for a cure. Any ideas?

POST 2Original post

The rubber brake lines could be swollen on the inside and not letting the fluid release pressure. Crack one if the lines at the caliper and see if that works. Might think about replacing the brake lines at each corner with braided steel or factory replacements.

POST 3 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

It was lack of free-play!! I adjusted the rod between the brake pedal and the power booster to get a little more free-play and the problem is solved!

POST 4Original post

Odd that it was fine until now. Underlying problem could still be present. Could also be sticky piston in the caliper. You still might want to exercise the pistons on each corner and flush the fluid.

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