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Sounds like the brake pads were wearing down. This causes the calipers to adjust more and more. Using a c-clamp, you can press the caliper back to its start position. The pressure has built up behind the caliper in the brake line.
have you replaced the front and rear brake pads (for older vehicles, rear wheels use brake shoes instead of brake pads). if yes, check your calipers. completely remove it from your tire and have it cleaned.
if the problem still persists, then its time to replace your hydrovac
The brake cable does not need to be removed to take off the caliper. The only things that need to be taken out are the two bolts that hold the caliper to its mounting bracket.
The rear calipers on these models require a special tool that compresses and turns the piston in at the same time -- most parts stores carry this tool. It is called a caliper piston press -- and it installs where the pads would go and acts like a c-clamp,when turning handle it will turn the caliper piston backinto the caliper as it compresses it. Anytime the brake rotor or brake pads are being replaced, the rear caliper piston must be seated (bottomed) to compensate for the new brake rotor or lining. Because the Parking Brake self-adjuster mechanism is attached to the piston, a special seating method is required. The only acceptable method is by rotating the piston back into the bore using Retractor,MILLER Special Tool 8807, . Any other seating method will damage the self-adjuster mechanism. Good luck and hope this helps.
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