rear n/s brake pad sticking on my chevrolet lacetti

2005 CHEVROLET LUMINA
49,000 MILES
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i have had 3 sets of pads in the rear ns the caliper piston does not stick but this pad sticks on there is no apperant reason for this to happen
Jul 22, 2012 at 12:48 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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there is always a reason and the caliper is the most common. check the brake hose for being collapsed and not allowing fluid flow back to the master. thi will keep the pads against the rotor causing premature failure.

Roy
Feb 8, 2021 at 5:42 PM
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cheers will get this checked
Feb 8, 2021 at 5:42 PM
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