Q: I've replaced 4 new calipers 4 new rotors pads all new & Master brake cylinder in but it still drags

asked by on June 27, 2017

Well my concern is new brakes 4 calipers, 4 rotors , Master cylinder and pads and still drags my guess is either the proportioning valve or the hill assist and it's less likely to be the ABS system but it also indicates that I could be the brake lines

My car has 176000 miles.
My car has a manual transmission.

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