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850 BRAKES Sticking when cold. 850 1994

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posted by  archie777 on  Sun Jan 3 12:30 CST 2010
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It has been really cold -15 -25 c here and it seems when I leave the car outside even for a few hours in the cold and snow. The brakes stick on. It doesn't seem like the pedal travels back up. If I rev the engine I hear a squeeling noise as the car starts to move. If I push the pedal up and down it seems to loosen again.


Any Ideas?


Thanks in advance

Chris
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1988 245 340,000 Kms , 1990 740 GLE 16V 220,000 Kms








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850 BRAKES Sticking when cold. 850 1994

posted by  someone claiming to be dg on  Sun Jan 3 13:11 CST 2010 [RELATED]

brake fluid accumulates water over time. if you don't flush the brake fluid every so often, the water can freeze (expand) and you have problems like your having now. I would have the brakes bled or DIY if you have time.







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