Are both front wheels locking up? How does this occur? Is it right away or do you have to drive a few miles and get the brakes warmed up first?
There's two things to consider. The first is there's debris inside the calipers that is blocking the pistons from fully returning. That is not real common. The second is something is blocking the brake fluid from returning freely to the master cylinder. To identify that, when the brakes are locked, stop on a slight incline, place a block about a foot downhill from a tire, shift to neutral, then open the bleeder screws on the calipers. If that lets the brakes release, there are multiple possible causes to discuss.
Also look at the caliper mounting hardware. Most people overlook that mounting pins and surfaces must be free of dirt and rust, and they need to be lubricated with special high-temperature brake grease. This is a standard part of a professional brake job. Typically failure to lube the important points results in rapid pad wear. The rust has to be pretty bad to cause a lock-up problem.
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Wednesday, August 9th, 2017 AT 3:14 AM