hard brake pedal

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BRIAN13G
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Hi I have a 1996 Toyota Tacoma 2 wheel drive reg. cab pick up .I have 126,000 miles on my truck it is a manual tran. 2.4 liter engine. I am havin a problem with my front brakes .When I drive a relativly long distance my brake pedal gets very hard,and I begin to smell a burning odor,it seems my brakes are staying locked.After I let it cool for a short period I t seems to work find .Any ideas what I can do to figure out exactly what my problems is. A ny help is greatly appreciated!! Brian
Oct 15, 2007 at 1:42 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the brake hose and brake master cylinder the fluid might not be returning back to its resevoir, also could be caliper piston binding in its bore.
Oct 15, 2007 at 2:47 PM
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BRIAN13G
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The reservoir is full of fluid though. would`n`t it show low if fluid wasnt returning??
Brian
Oct 15, 2007 at 4:35 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check everything I've mentioned-brake hose might look good from the outside and collasped in the inside.

Pay close attention to the caliper pistons. could be jammed or corroded inside.
Oct 15, 2007 at 5:15 PM