PnutButrJelytime
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ok i have an 02 jetta, 120K miles auto tranny. i am having problems with my brakes.
the issue:
-the right front and left rear calipers will lock up when i use the brakes
-i can push the pedal all the way to the floor
-i can get the brakes to release when i either back up and hit the brakes
or push the pedal to the ground.
-the left rear is squeaking when they are not locked up
things i have done to date in order
-replaced rear pads and rotors, greased every movable part
-replaced front pads and calipers, had the front rotors turned, also
greased all movable parts
-bled the system
-re-replaced the right front caliper
-flushed the system following the proper seguence.
all right i think thats it. now i am thinking its the master cylinder thats bad because of the pedal being able to reach the floor. but the calipers locking up make me think its something else. the proportioning valve controls the front and rear seperatly correct? Also i called trash auto about a new master cylinder and the guy asked if i had something like electonic stabilty contol. did these cars have that option? If so how do i tell if i have this or not. i drive about 80 miles a day so driving to work is very intersting a pain in the butt.
the issue:
-the right front and left rear calipers will lock up when i use the brakes
-i can push the pedal all the way to the floor
-i can get the brakes to release when i either back up and hit the brakes
or push the pedal to the ground.
-the left rear is squeaking when they are not locked up
things i have done to date in order
-replaced rear pads and rotors, greased every movable part
-replaced front pads and calipers, had the front rotors turned, also
greased all movable parts
-bled the system
-re-replaced the right front caliper
-flushed the system following the proper seguence.
all right i think thats it. now i am thinking its the master cylinder thats bad because of the pedal being able to reach the floor. but the calipers locking up make me think its something else. the proportioning valve controls the front and rear seperatly correct? Also i called trash auto about a new master cylinder and the guy asked if i had something like electonic stabilty contol. did these cars have that option? If so how do i tell if i have this or not. i drive about 80 miles a day so driving to work is very intersting a pain in the butt.