2002 Dodge Durango My brakes lock up!

2002 DODGE DURANGO
60,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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JERRICKLAUMBACH
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Whenever I go to stop my front brakes will lock up. A while ago I was driving it and the front driver side brake had seized up and heated up. I see this is a common problem especially with this particular make.
Apr 25, 2009 at 9:27 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It sounds like the caliper is sticking or locked up. Have it checked.
May 5, 2009 at 11:55 AM
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