After installing new front brakes, when driving slowly to come to a stop it feels like the brakes are locking up?

2003 BUICK RENDEZVOUS
160,000 MILES • 3.4L • V6 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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LJBENGER
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I installed new front brakes and now when I go slow and come to a stop, the pedal feels like it's locking up a little and the brake pedal pushes upward against my foot. The pads are ceramic..
Aug 6, 2023 at 7:47 PM
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I would make sure the pads are installed correctly without the metal backing plate of the pad against the brake rotor. The metal on metal will cause the ABS to kick on which it sounds like it happened, also do over this guide as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/a-comprehensive-guide-to-fixing-automotive-brakes-locking-up

Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem so we can see what's going on.

Aug 7, 2023 at 1:40 PM
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