MR_Loyale Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 (edited) EA82 Loyale Sedan FWD MT (93). Got under Uno today to check out the front suspension components because I am getting some noises when I drive. It has been a while since I checked under there so I took today to do so. I put it on jack stands and went to spin the wheel by hand (to hear the bearings) and the brakes are grabbing even though the emergency brake is off. The fluid level is good so I am not sure what is going on. Anyone ever seen this before? I thought maybe my emergency brake adjustment was wrong but I did this same check of spinning the wheel last August before I left on my trip and it spun freely. What could change over time to make the brakes grab even when the emergency brake is off? Pads are good btw. I know I have an issue with one or more of the axles as I get a repetitive clunking that increases in frequency with my rate of speed. I think it is the driver side so I will replace the axle. Do I have to undo the two bolts connecting the leading rod to the control arm so I can get the ball joint out? Also what size punch is needed for that spring pin? Finally the ball joints. These are the original to the car, 180,000 miles on them. They appear to be in good shape. I could not rock the wheel either vertically or horizontally. Two days ago I got a wierd clunk doing a left turn up my driveway and I suspected ball joints. Can these be bad even though there is no apparent play? At 180K miles and 22+ years should I just replace them for safety sake? They aren't an expensive part. Edited April 19, 2015 by MR_Loyale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subasaurus Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 (edited) about your wheel not spinning freely, not sure if the 93 had a hill holder but it might be going out, mine would rub alittle when driving and it stumped me, 2 days later it just grabbed as tight as it could and would not release no matter what unless i released the pressure (brake fluid) and thats when i discontinued it, good luck! Edited April 19, 2015 by Subasaurus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR_Loyale Posted April 19, 2015 Author Share Posted April 19, 2015 about your wheel not spinning freely, not sure if the 93 had a hill holder but it might be going out, mine would rub alittle when driving and it stumped me, 2 days later it just grabbed as tight as it could and would not release no matter what unless i released the pressure (brake fluid) and thats when i discontinued it, good luck! Oh crap! Never thought of the hill holder. I did adjust the cable a few months ago (brain fart). THANK YOU! (drop computer to rush out to the car) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR_Loyale Posted April 19, 2015 Author Share Posted April 19, 2015 (edited) How do I release the brake pressure on that hill holder? Backed the cable out all the way and still has grab. Edited April 19, 2015 by MR_Loyale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subasaurus Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 like you bleed brakes, theres a 10mm i think on the front brake caliper, little rubber plug (if it still has it) thats where the fluid will come out 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subasaurus Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 also maybe i should let you know on this also, i think the hill holder only grabs the front right (passenger) and back left (drivers) those are the tires that locked up on mine, not sure if only half of my hill holder failed or thats how the hill holder works. i know subarus braking system is a diagonal whatchamacall it, for safety incase you break a line you pump the brakes and 2 wheels will still grab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR_Loyale Posted April 19, 2015 Author Share Posted April 19, 2015 The front right did seem a little stiffer. I bled some fluid and took off the calipers to spin it o see if the bearings made noise. They seem to be OK. I put the calipers back on and it seems to spin freely now. I think the clunk I hear was the passenger side CV axle. I drove it for a bit and was not able to reproduce the clunk other than the known axle noise. Thanks for the help, I totally forgot about the hill holder. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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