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What would cause a brake caliper not to release?

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Caliper Piston Sometimes brake caliper sticking is caused by the piston. If it gets torn, then rust and other debris can build up inside the caliper and cause the piston to not slide smoothly. This can cause the brake caliper to stick.Click to see full answer. Similarly, what causes brake calipers to not release?Just like with the master cylinder not releasing causing the brake drag, a caliper not releasing and staying applied can do the same thing. Read More...

Where We Live: Williamsburg, an Arlington neighborhood driven to unity

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In Williamsburg, an influx of speeding vehicles turned a once-quiet community into a danger zone. Heavy traffic on Sycamore Street made it difficult for some residents to get into and out of their driveways. Residents grew concerned about near-collisions and were fearful of letting their children cross the streets by themselves to go to school. Rather than just grumble among themselves, they took action: They formed a traffic and pedestrian safety committee, conducted surveys to identify particular problematic safety areas, drafted reports that they submitted to Arlington County officials, and provided recommendations on how to address the issue. Read More...

Who owns the 'lucky money' in a red envelope?

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By Yvette TanBBC News Getty ImagesRed is a symbol of prosperity and wealth in Chinese cultureEvery Lunar New Year, children are typically given red envelopes containing "lucky money", meant to represent good wishes for the year ahead. Beginning this year on 16 February, the holiday is celebrated by hundreds of millions of people around the world. But this week, the case of a woman suing her parents for pocketing 58,000 Chinese yuan ($9,200, £6,600) of what she received, has got people asking who owns the money in a red envelope - the children or their parents? Read More...

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