Feels like brakes are dragging...

larry Stark

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If you didn't solder the wires back together you will have an issue. The signal is low voltage and must be soldered.

I've used butt connectors on most circuits on my cars. When properly crimped and insulated they work as well as soldered joints. You're more likely to have a problem with a cold solder joint then a properly installed crimp joint.
 

JEWC_Motorsports

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I've used butt connectors on most circuits on my cars. When properly crimped and insulated they work as well as soldered joints. You're more likely to have a problem with a cold solder joint then a properly installed crimp joint.
Good job on doing things improperly and actually they dont work as well. Learn about voltage drop and come back and talk to me.
 

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Your car is a 2012 with 21 k miles on it! If you leave it parked with the e Brake pulled on, that is the problem. The rear brake cables on these cars are terrible about freezing and causing the rear brakes to drag.

Take the rear wheels off and release the brake, then use a pair of pliers to see if the the e brake lever at the caliper will move in the release direction. You may have to to remove the cable from it to test it.


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I've used butt connectors on most circuits on my cars. When properly crimped and insulated they work as well as soldered joints. You're more likely to have a problem with a cold solder joint then a properly installed crimp joint.
Sorry but not true at all. Do you also think these are functional?

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