Brakes locking down causing extreme heat

Tiny
SCHWANKE
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  • 2000 CHEVROLET 1500
  • 5.3L
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 180,000 MILES
Brakes at times would not release completely causing a noticeable drag. Tapping may release it or stopping and starting up again may help. Normally took 10 miles or more at highway speeds to trigger it. Had it shopped where they replaced rotors, pads, calipers on the front, brake hoses on the front, ABS module, ABS valve assembly and it still does it. Then had Meineke run diagnostics. They also did a brake flush. The problem happened again. Now it is less often but is more apt to happen while driving 10 to 15 miles at highway speeds. Noted though the dragging is less obvious now that they flushed the brakes but it is still happening based on the heat. Will hit 500 degrees when it does it.
Friday, April 2nd, 2021 AT 9:26 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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This happens when the brake booster push rod is adjusted out too far which does no allow the brake master to return fully holding the brakes on. To confirm the issue loosen the brake master mounting bolts 3 turns to see if the car starts to roll again, if so remove the master and adjust the booster push rod inward. Also a brake flex hose can come apart internally causing a short of check valve in the system but this is usually isolated to one brake either front or rear.
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Saturday, April 3rd, 2021 AT 11:14 AM
Tiny
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Thank you Ken, I take it back to the shop Monday so this answer goes with it for sure. They have not tried this. I will give you a report when I get it back. Charles Schwanke
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Sunday, April 4th, 2021 AT 8:03 AM

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