2001 Chevy Astro sizing

2001 CHEVROLET ASTRO
122,000 MILES • 6 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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HAIRBEAR66
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i replaced both pads and rotors and calipers. drivers side caliper locked up and would not release. shut van off and the caliper released. this does not happen all the time. i applied the brakes hard and it locks up. if i break normally it does not. i belive it is only the drivers side because smoke came out of the drives side wheel area.
Apr 18, 2009 at 11:26 AM
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MERLIN2021
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When it locks up, try opening the bleeder screw, if it releases, replace the hose, if no release, get another caliper.
Apr 18, 2009 at 11:30 AM
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