HE does, but that won't cause his issue - that prop valve only cuts
pressure to the rear lines. However, I have had one go bad - it causes
different yet equally fun symptoms; the rear brakes lock up before the
fronts under heavy braking, which makes for high speed slideilarity.

nate

dave AKA vwdoc1 wrote:
> I wonder if there is a brake proportioning valve located near the left rear
> wheel/axle and if that could be causing your issue. I have had to free up
> several that had rusted up levers.
> Did you use DOT 4 brake fluid?
> Did you clean and lube the caliper sliders? Maybe it is binding and heating
> up the caliper and fluid.
>
> Like Jim asked..............where did you purchase the parts from? Are
> these new calipers or remanned ones?
>
> "Jim Behning" > wrote in message
> ...
>
>>On Sat, 21 Jul 2007 13:50:23 -0400, (lynn lascu)
>>wrote:
>>
>>
>>>I have replaced master cylinder, brake lines (rubber) in
>>>front,calipers,brake regulator, and pads on my 88 jetta and the front
>>>brakes still lock-up on me. I will be driving and have to stop and
>>>release the pressure on the right front disk after about 10 stop signs.
>>>I've tried to figure out what the h%$^ is going on and just can't solve
>>>my problem. Is there anyone who can clue me into what the heck is going
>>>on???? HELP111
>>
>>
>>You stop the car, crawl under it, open the bleed valve on the caliper
>>to release the pressure?
>>
>>When did this problem start?
>>
>>Did the car ever hit a curb or big pothole?
>>
>>Did you buy OEM parts from a supply house like German Auto Parts?
>
>
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