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Topic: Brake Caliper Locked

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Brake Caliper Locked

Posted: 2/26/07 8:02pm Message 1 of 7
Aston803
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Front driver side caliper locks as soon as brake pedal is depressed but does not release when pedal is released.

The only way to release the caliper is to remove the wheel and crack the bleeder screw.
 
Any feeback on this issue would be appreciated. It would seem logical that the caliper was siezed but the fact that it immediately releases once the bleeder screw is opened is a bit confusing.



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Brake Caliper Locked

Posted: 2/26/07 8:06pm Message 2 of 7
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This is a common problem caused by the inside of the rubber hose collapsing. Had me going the first time too!




Brake Caliper Locked

Posted: 2/26/07 8:09pm Message 3 of 7
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I agree..the hose can collapse on the inside, and allow fluid to travel in one direction, but not the other.
I'd have to recommend replacing the hose.


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Brake Caliper Locked

Posted: 2/26/07 8:18pm Message 4 of 7
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Thanks, I like the thoughts of a cheap and easy fix. I'll give it a try.


Brake Caliper Locked

Posted: 2/26/07 8:27pm Message 5 of 7
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Hose on mine did same thing.


Brake Caliper Locked

Posted: 2/26/07 9:12pm Message 6 of 7
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Ditto - replace both the lines while you're at it.


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Brake Caliper Locked

Posted: 2/26/07 10:12pm Message 7 of 7
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I'd actually suggest replacing them (the lines) all with the SS replacements.  You're gonna have to bleed the system as it is you might just as well do it all at once....
 
 I bought mine at Mid America...
 
 
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