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When brakes are applied/tapped they suddenly tighten and get hot as time progresses. This makes it difficult to continue operating the vehicle. This failure resulted in a fire due to master brake cylinder failure. Brake pads and calipers were replaced, but the failure recurred.
Consumer was driving at approx 60 mph down a 10 mile long winding narrow hill road, went to change lanes but could not get in, had to apply brakes. Pushed hard, almost to floor, had no response. Had to re-apply again. This occurred twice within 5 minutes, received no warning light, mechanic's analysis was that master cylinder failed. Updated 01/05/10. Updated 01/05/10.
- Wheat Ridge, CO, USA
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