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Old Feb 18, 2006 | 04:32 AM
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Default Brake locking up.

I've been having a problem with my 92 camaro. It's been pulling to the left a decent bit and when I hit the breaks it swirvs left then pulls back right real fast. Well recently I was riding and the car started pulling right and I realized the right front break locked. I changed the 2 front pads and the caliper on the right side because I thought it was causing the problem. Next day I hop in the car and the same thing happens. Start riding and I use the breaks. I pick up again and I realize the breaks are grinding on the right side.

Anyone have any clues as to what else it could be? And what all could cause the car to constantly pull left?
 
Old Feb 18, 2006 | 01:27 PM
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Default RE: Brake locking up.

A bad brake hose will cause that. The inner lining comes loose and act as a oneway check valve blocking the fluid from returning to the master cyl. instead it holds pressue on the brake. To check this, get the caliper locked up and open the bleeder, if the caliper releases the hose is bad. You should always change pads in pairs and I would suggest having the rotors turned, that condition generates alot of heat and will warp and discolor the rotors.
 
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