2003 Jeep Laredo caliper

61,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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GI_JIM1964
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I went to replace the front disc brakes, and the caliper on the drivers , the pistons would not come out, so i went and bought a caliper, i put it on and sometimes the caliper would stick and the wheel would lock up, so i got another caliper and it done the same thing, i replaced the pads on the passenger side, and i have no problems, but on the drivers side, i can not get the pistons on the caliber to extend and when they do they lock up the wheel and i have to bleed the brake to make it let up and when i pump the brakes it does it again, I can not seem to solve it, everytime i get the pistons to push on the pads they lock the wheel up, this is my second caliper and i do not know what to do, I am afraid to drive it to a shop for fear of it locking up while driving.
May 9, 2009 at 2:39 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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If the caliper locks and won't release until you open the bleeder valve, there is a good chance the rubber brake hose going to that caliper is bad. I have seen times that they will allow fluid one way but not the other. I would give that a try and see if it helps. The hose shouldn't be too expensive. Also, are you sure the slides on the caliper are free.

Let me know if this helps.
joe
May 18, 2009 at 6:21 AM
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