1980 Blazer Front wheel binding up.

3 messages, Last post on May 27, 2008 at 9:49 AM

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#2 of 3 Re: 1980 Blazer Front wheel binding up. [jcy123] by jlflemmons May 24, 2008 (1:26 pm)
Replying to: jcy123 (May 23, 2008 10:16 am) Try replacing the rubber brake lines that run between the caliper and the steel line on the frame. I have seen these come apart internally and not let the caliper release. Once replaced, be sure to bleed the brakes until you see clear fluid coming through. Replies to this message: jcy123 (May 27, 2008 9:49 am)
#3 of 3 Re: 1980 Blazer Front wheel binding up. [jlflemmons] by jcy123 May 27, 2008 (9:49 am)
Replying to: jlflemmons (May 24, 2008 1:26 pm) You know, when we were replacing the calipers we noticed the brake lines were pretty shoddy...but me being the way I am, I decided not to replace them. I'm hopeful this will fix the problem, now I just need to find a floorjack that's big enough to get the truck up!!! Thanks for the info.

#2 of 3: Re: 1980 Blazer Front wheel binding up. [jcy123] by jlflemmons; May 24, 2008 (1:26 pm)

Replying to: jcy123 (May 23, 2008 10:16 am)

Try replacing the rubber brake lines that run between the caliper and the steel line on the frame. I have seen these come apart internally and not let the caliper release. Once replaced, be sure to bleed the brakes until you see clear fluid coming through.

jcy123 (May 27, 2008 9:49 am)

#3 of 3: Re: 1980 Blazer Front wheel binding up. [jlflemmons] by jcy123; May 27, 2008 (9:49 am)

Replying to: jlflemmons (May 24, 2008 1:26 pm)

You know, when we were replacing the calipers we noticed the brake lines were pretty shoddy...but me being the way I am, I decided not to replace them.