1992 Oldsmobile Ciera Just Replaced Right Front Brake Caliper Second Time

1992 OLDSMOBILE CIERA
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GMFRANK1
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i just replaced right front brake caliper for the second time. brake not releasing or releasing slow, causing friction and pulling to the left . do i have a hose problem or just another bad calipers. these are all rebuilt ones . thanks for your time frank
Jan 18, 2013 at 1:57 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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Replace the flex brake hose on both sides. You should really never change just one caliper either. Everything should always be done in pairs.
Jan 18, 2013 at 2:08 PM
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Also make sure the caliper slides are working freely.
Jan 18, 2013 at 2:09 PM
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