1997 Chevy Suburban burning up

1997 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
210,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CLG1957
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front diver side break hung up and caught fire. I replaced everything at the wheel including ABS sensor and calliper. Truck ran ok for a short time then same thing - caught fire and melted th ABS sensor.

What would cause the break on that one wheel to apply and not release?
Nov 16, 2009 at 11:46 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Wow! I need you to check something. Can you compress the caliper piston? Also, have you ever replaced the rubber brake line to the caliper?

Let me know.

Joe
Nov 29, 2009 at 2:20 PM
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