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BRAKES GETTING HOT (FRONT AND REAR)

Possible Reasons for this Issue:

Issue: Master cylinder return hole blocked causing calipers to not retract. Fix: Adjust clearance on pedal push rod so master cylinder returns against its stop. Issue: Drum system with residual pressure valves for front and rear. Fix: Remove residual valve for front and rear.

Expanded Instruction to Resolve the Issue:

REMOVE RESIDUAL VALVE
The residual valve holds ten pounds on a drum brake system when the brakes release to keep the spring on the shoes from collapsing the wheel cylinders. Residual valves can be found in the end of the cylinder in ford fruit jar single master cylinders, where the brake lines screw into the master cylinder on some dual cylinders, one in the rear line only on front disc rear drum systems, or in the combination valve rear line only. You can remove the residual valve from the master cylinder where the brake line screws in with a sheet metal screw. Screw it in and then pull. It will come right out.

Additional Instruction to Resolve the Issue:

Additional Tips for A Successful Installation:

Pinch off the rubber line between the frame and axle. This will keep the fluid in the lines and make it easier when you bleed the system.
Grind off any projections on the caliper that might hit the bracket.
Remove the spring from your parking brake cable, it will coil bind with the rear calipers.

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