I have a 1993 Cavalier that has a brake problem. It seems that the passenger rear brake locks up when stopping. I also notice that the rear of the car dips down when i come to a stop, them releases back up when i start driving again. Ive had my mechanic look at it and he's not sure why its giving me this problem. Hes put on new brake hardware, made adjustments, put on new shocks, etc. He cant find anything wrong. Any ideas? Has anyone ever run into this problem? Thanks in advance!
Rear Wheel Cylinder.
had this problem, 2 times.replace it now before it shots the piston outta the housing and you have no rear brakes.
happened to me, i stoped with the help of a rangers rear end... was not fun loading a 2g with a body kit onto a roll back. almost depressing to hear it scrape up... it also destroyed my hood and busted my headlight mounting brackets so i had one M3 light in the air, the other on the ground
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Yep. Replace the rear wheel cylinders. Napa sells reman. ones for like $15 or so. They're not worth rebuilding if they're that cheap!
Good luck.
-Daryl Scott
*1986 Cavalier RS convertible
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Thanks for the reply. A lot of people have been mentioning replacing the wheel cylinders. I will definitely put that down as one of the possible fixes for my problem. Does anyone think that it may have something to do with the anti lock brake system?
What shape are you front breaks in? ie; calipers?
you snooze you lose!
keep working, millions on welfare depend on you!
no. it's your wheel cylinder. i'll put a premium membership on it (since mine is going to be up soon)
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Very ballsy move indeed betting a premium membership. Ill have some time this weekend to work on the car. So, maybe ill have some good feedback next week.
^^^it's deff a wheel cylinder. had the same problem w/ my 89 sunbird gt and my 91 cavy 2.2
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both my rear wheels do that but its usally only when it has rained or if its really humid. but i thinking about doing that neon rear brake conversion anyway.
It is your wheel cylinder. Your ABS system has nothing to do with it unless your brake pedal is pulsing when you hit it. Just change the cylinder and you will be back to normal.
