The right front brake started skidding?

GARRY SCHULTZ

MEMBER
2010 KIA FORTE
2.0L
4 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
142,237 MILES

The brake pads and rotors were replaced 1 month ago. The calibers were not replaced so the brakes were not bled. Twice while pushing hard on the brake at a stop while adjusting my position on the seat I heard a popping sound, and the brake pedal dropped a little. On a different day while slowing down for a turn on a dry road the right front brake started skidding this has happened also when coming to a stoplight. I have had the brake pedal go almost to the floor and had to pump the brakes once to get the car to stop. I have not found any leaks and the reservoir is full. If you have any suggestions, it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

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KEN L

MASTER CERTIFIED MECHANIC
47,536 POSTS

This sounds like it could be one of three things, either the brake flex hose is bad, not releasing the brake pressure, which you should loosen the bleeder on the right side to see if the brake rotor starts to turn, or the brake pads were not installed correctly and they are binding, or the brake caliper itself is seized up. Please go over this guide which will explain how to fix it:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/a-comprehensive-guide-to-fixing-automotive-brakes-locking-up

If you loosen the brake bleeder and the rotor turns the brake flex hose is bad and needs replacement. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.

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