90 civic brakes

Discussion in 'Civic' started by L. Ayende, Mar 12, 2005.

  1. L. Ayende

    L. Ayende Guest

    I replaced the master cylinder on my 90 civic and now the brakes lock up
    after a short ride. It seems the more I use the brakes, the more they lock
    up. I even replaced the master cylinder again since it was the only thing I
    messed with. Any Ideas appreciated.
    Lou
     
    L. Ayende, Mar 12, 2005
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  2. L. Ayende

    K-town Guest

    Have you checked the booster?

    Jonathan
     
    K-town, Mar 12, 2005
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  3. L. Ayende

    E. Meyer Guest

    Did you check the adjustment of the rod between the master cylinder and the
    booster when you installed the MC?

    It might be adjusted to be too long, causing the brakes to be partially
    engaged all the time.
     
    E. Meyer, Mar 15, 2005
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  4. L. Ayende

    TeGGer® Guest



    Yup. Misadjusted pushrod clearance!

    Back the pushrod in until the brakes do not lock on.

    Adjustment is done at the "star" locknut against the booster, NOT the
    locknut against the clevis that attaches to the pedal!
     
    TeGGer®, Mar 16, 2005
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