scimitar brakes sticking on

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Thu 12 Jan 2006 14:04
scimitar brakes sticking on - ttwep
I have a 1974 reliant scimitar gte se5a. It has a lockheed remote servo on a single line braking system. When i press the brake pedal lightly, they stick on slightly and eventually (3secs or so) come off again. Alternatively, when they are slightly stuck on I can release them by pressing hard on the brake pedal. Does anyone have any ideas about what is going on?
Bill.
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Thu 12 Jan 2006 14:57
scimitar brakes sticking on - normd
it's going to be sticking pistons in the caliper or rusted/bent pad pins - both fairly simple to rectify.
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Thu 12 Jan 2006 15:43
scimitar brakes sticking on - ttwep
I suppose it could be, but I had both calipers rebuilt when I got the car and I have had the problem since then (around 3mnths)
Any other suggestion?
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Thu 12 Jan 2006 16:30
scimitar brakes sticking on - Chris S
Sounds like they haven't been rebuilt properly.
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Thu 12 Jan 2006 19:26
scimitar brakes sticking on - tr7v8
I'd suggest one of two things either a jammed one way valve in the servo or a failed brake hose which has collapsed internally.
I suspect the former from what you say. Also check the servo isn't full of brake fluid. After that it could be a dodgy master cylinder, check that the pedal & master cylinder return fully to the off position.

Jim
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Thu 12 Jan 2006 19:40
scimitar brakes sticking on - Civic8
Sounds like servo to me.
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Steve
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