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Brakes sticking, replaced caliper, bracket, pads, still sticking

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Old Sep 10, 2017 | 02:53 PM
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Brakes sticking, replaced caliper, bracket, pads, still sticking

On the 2003, the front right brakes keep sticking. I replaced the caliper, the bracket (One of the bracket pins on old one was seized), and the pads. Bled the brakes and it was fine for a couple of kilometers, then completely sezied again. Any ideas? Master cylinder?
Old Sep 10, 2017 | 06:31 PM
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The brake hose could've collapsed internally.
Old Sep 10, 2017 | 06:41 PM
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The brake hose could've collapsed internally.
That would make sense. Would it show any symptoms when bleeding the brakes? Becuase the fluid bled fine.
Old Sep 11, 2017 | 08:08 AM
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By sticking do you mean one caliper is dragging?
Old Sep 11, 2017 | 08:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Tarzan
By sticking do you mean one caliper is dragging?
Yes, the front passenger caliper is not dis engaging. So I replaced the caliper and thought it was fine, but it quickly began sticking again.
Old Sep 11, 2017 | 09:21 AM
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Have you REPLACED both caliper slide pins?

http://contentinfo.autozone.com/znet...H5075/image/4/
Old Sep 11, 2017 | 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by flames101sully
That would make sense. Would it show any symptoms when bleeding the brakes? Becuase the fluid bled fine.
A faulty line will still bleed fine. Pressing the pedal produces a lot of force. There's nowhere near as much causing it to release. It can essentially become a one way valve.

Replace the rubber brake line and the problem will most likely go away.
Old Sep 11, 2017 | 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Derrick2k2SE
A faulty line will still bleed fine. Pressing the pedal produces a lot of force. There's nowhere near as much causing it to release. It can essentially become a one way valve.

Replace the rubber brake line and the problem will most likely go away.
Alright, will try that later this week

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Have you REPLACED both caliper slide pins?

http://contentinfo.autozone.com/znet...H5075/image/4/
Yes, both were replaced.




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