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Loretta Coberly Posted on Jan 20, 2018
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I have a 2003 Kia Spectra that the right front brake locked up so the car would just stop and not move for a while so I changed the brake caliper and drove it about ten miles but then it started losing power until it just stopped and would not move again. does anyone know what the problem might be?

  • stewart51 Mar 24, 2014

    This is most likely being caused by the cylinder on the wheel that is locking up. It can be rebuilt or replaced and then bleed the brakes. Before replacing it, I would try cleaning the piston, push it in with a C Clamp a couple of times and then try it out again. It could be some dirt is just not allowing it to retract.

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Hi bead_crafts5,
My name is Dennis and I hope to be of assistance.
I have to assume that you are trying to get the piston to retract into the caliper while trying to put new pads on a disc brake. When the pads are worn down the piston is nearly out of the cylinder of the caliper and when you try to get the piston to go back into the caliper it can **** slightly in the bore of the caliper. Center a "C" clamp in the piston and carefully screw the clamp closed pushing the piston back into the bore. While this is taking place the brake fluid is being forced back int the master cylinder and the going will be slower than you think it should be. Just be aware that you are trying not **** the short stubby piston in it bore as you force it to retract to allow you to put the thicker pads in place.
Glad to be of assistance. Please rate the solution I can learn from your rating.
Thank you

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Hi,
The air cleaner mighty be clogged causing insufficient air supply. That is why it runs fine on idle because less air is needed and when the engine demands for more air, there isn't enough.

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Your manual ,in the glove box,will tell where the fuse panel is,and witch fuse,if the fuse is not blown,the blower motor has went out.Find the blower motor,and bump it with your hand,it may,or may not make it stat running again,but if it starts back up,then the blower motor is bad for sure,testing the motor with a test light will tell for sure if it is getting voltage to it,and if it is,then it is bad,if not,the blower relay,or the fan control switch is bad,test them with a test light also.

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One side,turns right,and push in slightly,and the other side turns left,to retract.

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