2002 GMC Sierra brakes

Tiny
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  • 2002 GMC SIERRA
  • 4.8L
  • V8
  • RWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 190,000 MILES
When you first start the truck the breaks are good but as you drive along and use the breaks the pedal gets hard to the point that you can't push it down. I still have brakes but by the time you drive 20 to 30 Km's they are stuck on. Sometimes it is just one brake that sticks but others it is both front ones and some times even all four. After you leave the tuck sit for awhile the pressure will ease off and the brakes are back to the way they should be until you start driving again. I replaced all brake lines last year and in the process I stripped on of the ports in the abs module so I replaced that with a used one after that I replaced the front 2 calipers. After that it seemed to be good' however I just changed the front rotors and pads and now I have this problem. I also believe I have a bad wheel bearing in the front, don't know if this could have anything to do with it.
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Friday, June 13th, 2014 AT 4:47 PM

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Tiny
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Is this a diesel vehicle? Have you checked the power brake booster regarding the hard pedal? If you press the brakes and the calipers stick, can you open the bleeder valve to release them?
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Friday, June 13th, 2014 AT 8:18 PM
Tiny
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It is a gas vehicle. I have not checked the booster, as far as the bleeders on the calipers that was what I was going to try today but it is raining so will have to wait. How would I check the power booster.
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Saturday, June 14th, 2014 AT 7:01 AM
Tiny
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You need to get a vacuum tester to see if it holds pressure.
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Tuesday, June 17th, 2014 AT 8:35 PM

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