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fantum
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Feb 12, 2007, 6:04 PM

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i just replaced pads and calipers and rotors on 96 chrysler town and country. after i finished, i had good pressure. when i test drove the van the brakes seemed to stay on a little. when i got home the brakes definitely smelled like they were on while driving. what should i check now?


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harleydadcar@yahoo.com

Feb 15, 2007, 2:37 PM

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fluid contamination try droping some of your old brake fluid into a glass of water if it floats then there is oil or some sort of petroleum product in it


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Feb 15, 2007, 6:36 PM

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Make sure the caliper slides are not binding causing the brakes to stay applied.



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Feb 16, 2007, 11:55 AM

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Several things to look for.
Did the caliper push back in easy?
Are slides free?
Did you clean oil off new rotors? rotors usually shiped with oil coating to stop rusting.
If cheap pads, make sure they fit well.
Are brake hoses old?






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