2006 Pontiac Torrent Front Breakes Locked Smoking Replaced Rotors Caliper

2006 PONTIAC TORRENT
65,000 MILES
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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
Dec 19, 2012 at 9:59 PM
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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.
Dec 20, 2012 at 4:32 AM
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