My front breakes locked up and was smoking

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2006 PONTIAC TORRENT
65,000 MILES

My front breakes locked up and was smoking. I replaced the front breakes, rotors and caliper but it started smoking again, what could possible be wrong

Wednesday, December 19th, 2012 AT 9:59 PM

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CARADIODOC

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One or both wheels? Next time one locks up, loosen the steel lines at the master cylinder. If it releases, suspect the brake fluid is contaminated with a petroleum product. If it doesn't release, open the bleeder screw. If that lets it release, suspect the rubber flex hose is blocked.