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Porsche Brake problem. Help Please...?

Took my 1987 911 for it's MOT today and on the way back I noticed the brakes were 'dragging'. Both rear rotors (discs) were steaming hot and there was brake dust around the wheels. After about 15 mins the brakes were free again but after only about a mile or so they were 'tight' again. The car has had little use for about 3 months. Fronts are fine and it's not the handbrake.

Any ideas would be appreciated !

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  • Anonymous
    4 years ago
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    Take it to a garage and get them to clean and lube the slide pins and check for a seized caliper. Or if you have the funds, get new/remanufactured calipers. Also check if the compensating port in the master cylinder is not blocked and check the brake hoses for integrity. It is also a good time to get the brake fluid replaced.

  • laslo
    Lv 7
    4 years ago

    Typical Porsche issue on cars in storage. The calipers are internally corroded.

  • Tavy
    Lv 7
    4 years ago

    Take it back to the garage.

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