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Brake caliper sticking

Old Sep 24, 2009 | 12:24 AM
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Howdy, I have a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado and I think the caliper is sticking on the front driver side. The reason I think it is that is because I changed the pads and only one pad was worn down, the other three had at least 75% on them. any suggestions? (If it helps any my truck has drums in the rear and disk in the front and they are not heavy duty)
 
Old Oct 5, 2009 | 11:37 AM
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i had a similar problem w/ a jeep i used to have, the driver front would stick and heat up and i would have to kinda steer to the right to keep it going straight, but as soon as i needed to brake, it would jump to the right. it ended up being a faulty caliper. i replaced it and never had a problem w/ it again.
 
Old Oct 5, 2009 | 02:03 PM
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Yeah sounds like the piston is bad on that caliper.
 
Old Oct 6, 2009 | 07:08 AM
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Also check the sliders on the pad bracket. The new pads should have come with a set. I also lube mine so the pads slide back and forth easily.
 
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