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Asked Jan 29, 2006, 09:13 AM — 2 Answers
I have a 1999 dodge intrepid es 78,000 miles abs brakes with traction control I 'am have problems with front brakes draging real bad and brake pedal getting real hard only in stop and go traffic

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Jan 29, 2006, 09:34 AM
Hi, sportbiker,
I am not a professional mechanic, but have changed my share of brakes over the last many years on my own personal vehicles.
The front cylinders could need internal parts replaced. The pads might need replacing, and/or the master cylinder could need new internal parts.
I really can't give a specific answer, but if it were my own vehicle now, I would take it to a reputable mechanic, and let him/her check it out.
I do wish you the best.
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Jan 29, 2006, 09:35 AM
Before looking at more difficult things, I would make sure the hardware is clean, well lubricated, and moving freely. Disk brakes do not have any springs in them. Releasing the brakes depends on the slight wobble of the rotor to push the piston back in and caliper back out. When you apply the brakes, the piston is pushed out, and the caliper in, pulling the outer pad against the rotor. To work right, the caliper must slide freely.
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