1998 Pontiac Grand Prix brakes keep locking up

1998 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
160,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MR 24S
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my brakes keep locking up while driving. when i stop and pull off its fine. What could this be?
Feb 4, 2009 at 12:25 PM
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MMPRINCE4000
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Probably a caliper hanging up (not releasing).

Raise car, put on stands, have someone apply brakes, release and try to rotate each wheel until you find the bad wheel.
Feb 5, 2009 at 10:00 AM
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