Driver side brake is grabbing during reverse?

Tiny
CHELSEA MARIE
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  • 1997 FORD EXPLORER
  • 0.5L
  • 5 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 201,233 MILES
I replaced both Brake Calipers and both rotors, new set of brake pads and replaced the master cylinder, but driver side brake is grabbing during reverse. Locking up but releases when shifted into drive.
Friday, September 30th, 2022 AT 5:22 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello and welcome to the site. I would raise the front of the vehicle up and try to spin the tires by hand. Remove the tire that is having the problem and then remove the caliper check the pads, one may not be installed correctly, and it is getting wedged in-between the rotor. Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem.
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Friday, September 30th, 2022 AT 10:43 AM

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