1995 Volkswagen Jetta Breaks Locking Getting Red Hot

1995 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
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Why is the breaks locking up and getting red hot
Feb 1, 2013 at 9:41 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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You will have to check for a seized caliper, and also make sure that there is no pressure retension, crack a bleeder and see if the affected caliper frees up.
Feb 1, 2013 at 9:44 PM
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Need more details. All wheels? Just the front two? Just one? Was any work done recently to them? What have you checked so far?
Feb 1, 2013 at 9:45 PM
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