Front brake

LHASTE

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1997 FORD F-150
2WD
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97 F150 Front right brake pads are staying engaged enough to make pads get hot and causes grease to melt. I have changed pads and bearings. This lasted one day. Got hot again. What could be cause?

Sunday, January 2nd, 2011 AT 7:29 PM

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OBXAUTOMEDIC

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Hello,

Ok, is it both side or just one? Are the Brake Hoses Original?

Try this when the Caliper is engaged jack up the vehicle try spinning the wheel if brake is applied open the Bleeder valve on the caliper and spin wheel again if brake has freed replace brake hose.

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Wednesday, March 10th, 2021 AT 11:59 AM

LHASTE

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Yes hoses are originals. Only doing it on right side.

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Wednesday, March 10th, 2021 AT 11:59 AM

OBXAUTOMEDIC

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Ok, since it is only doing it on one side, and they are original hoses. I am sure that is the problem.

Here is what is happening.

The inside of the hose has become very soft and when you press on the brake the hose opens when released the hose compresses do to a vacuum that is created by the fluid. Which in turn keeps the brake engaged. Opening the Bleeder Valve will release the fluid and the Caliper Piston.

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Wednesday, March 10th, 2021 AT 11:59 AM