bcjet
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I have a 1989 Coachmen Catalina on a GMC 3500 Vandura Chassis. I have one or both brake calibers slightly rubbing after they heat up. The hotter they get the louder the rubbing or clanging sound gets with the brake released. I don't think the rotors are warped because you don't feel any pulsing when you push on the brake. It seems like the caliper are sticking a little. Should I rebuild the calipers or replace the master cylinder.
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Cincinnati Oh
1989 25ft Catalina
*This Message was edited on 18-Aug-02 07:03 PM by bcjet*
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lamont
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I have a 86---and my problem just as you describe was---the front flex hoses from the frame to the calipers---i changed them the problem went away---hoses about 29.00 each-be careful how you bleed the sys.use only dot 3 gravity can drain/bleed the sys some into a jar-so make sure it becomes clear -get all the old stuff out-.sparky
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bcjet
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Hey Thanks, I justed finshed it yesterday. I pulled the calipers off to clean and inspect the seals the seal were bad so when I went to get the seal kit I asked how much were new Calipers? I wanted GM calipers also, they were only 26 dollars so I put two new calipers on and I got a new master cylinder,the old one was pretty rusted and so muck gunk in it was easier just to replace it for 44 dollars. Changed it all in about 3 hours and for about 100 bucks. I figured it was cheaper to do this then take it to the shop. The brakes are quiet and work so much better than before.
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lamont
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glad it's all fixed -hope it last's a long time -i had to put timing chain and gears last week on mine 160,930 miles-
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