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Coilovers...DANG are they LOUD!
That does sound to be the problem in question. It is quite common on coilovers. The one way I know to combat this is the use of "helper springs". These are smaller springs, up to 2 inches, with very low spring rate. These keep the spring seated in its perch and have no affect on suspension...- N.Pinto
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- Forum: Gen 1 & 2 - Suspension, Brake Systems, & Body
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Never ending brake trouble
The e-brake cables route from the front through a retaining hole on the caliper, held in place with a clip. This would make the cable move with the suspension. I don't think you could route this incorrectly and still have functioning e-brakes. (I could be mistaken, haven't tried this) The...- N.Pinto
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- Forum: Gen 1 & 2 - Suspension, Brake Systems, & Body
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Never ending brake trouble
The hoses I'm refering to are the rubber hoses that contect to the caliper from the hard brake lines. The inside of these hoses tend to deteriorate and collapse with age. This will not let the brake fluid return and keeps the pressure on the pads. (Which is also what makes returning the piston...- N.Pinto
- Post #14
- Forum: Gen 1 & 2 - Suspension, Brake Systems, & Body
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Never ending brake trouble
Sounds to me like your hoses are bad. I went through this same situation last year. My rear brakes, mostly the pasenger side, were dragging. I was going through pads in less than 6 months (about 10k miles for me) Returning the piston was near imposible, had to take the caliper of the car...- N.Pinto
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- Forum: Gen 1 & 2 - Suspension, Brake Systems, & Body
