SF prof Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Greetings!I own two Reattas - an 89 (my daily driver) and a 90 (that my daughter drives). My 89 has approx 75k miles and currently has a problem with the passenger front brake that sticks on occassion - getting really hot. I flushed the brake system last summer when I replaced the front brakes pads and have recently replaced the front brake calipers (the passenger side twice). The only thing I can think of is to replace the brake hose on that side. Any suggestions would be very much appreciated. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 It could be the hose but it could also be a sticking valve in the ABS valve assembly. I would check the hose first. Much less expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Most likely a hose. Other than the main valve (and that has distinct effects), the ABS dumps pressure and does not hold it.OTOH the two front brakes, unlike other systems, each has its own m/cyl chamber/piston and if one did not return fully, it could hold pressure on one side.When it happens try hooking your foot under the brake pedal and pull up. Does anything happen ?But probably is either a hose or a sticking piston (even a repacement caliper can have issues). Hose is easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handmedownreatta Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 my camaro did that.the hose collapsed on the inside Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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