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1995 CHEVROLET BLAZER

FREDDIESTX

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I just replaced my front brake pads but now I noticed the driver side caliper is not releasing as fast as the right caliper and it gets hot enough to smoke with too much driving. Do I need to replace the brake cable. I know the inside of the brake line can break down, not allowing the fluid to return. Or is it something else?

Feb 21, 2010 at 3:24 PM

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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It could be a couple things. To test for what you mentioned, rubber brake hose failure, remove the tire and have a helper apply the brakes. If the caliper sticks, loosten the bleeder valve to see if the pressure is released from the caliper. If it is, chances are it is the rubber hose. If it doesn't release the caliper, then it could be a sticking caliper piston or the caliper slides are sticking.

Let me know what you find. Also, make sure the vehicle is secure after lifting it to remove the tire.

Joe

Mar 19, 2021 at 12:12 PM