problem with chevy truck brake

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tysteel - 03 Jul 2007 04:16 GMT

Hi everyone,

I have a chevy 1 ton, C3500 pick-up truck, and I've been having a
problem with a front brakes on the passenger side, and I'm not sure
exactly *what* the problem is. Hopefully someone can give me some
advice or suggestons on what I can do. As for the problem:

When I apply the brakes while driving, the front brake on the
passenger side simply clamps down and doesn't release. Basically, I'm
driving around with the brake on ...on that side, at least.

I purchased and installed a new caliper from autozone, but that hasn't
helped. What could be the cause of this? What else should I be
looking at?

thanks,
tysteel

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Nate Nagel - 03 Jul 2007 04:22 GMT

> Hi everyone,
>
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> please send any and all emails to:
> tysteel6000@aol.com

Replace the hose. Actually, replace *all* the hoses. You've probably
got a hose acting as a check valve.

If it locks up, and you park the truck and open the bleeder screw then
tighten it right back down again, does it release until you hit the
brakes again? If so I'll bet you $20 it's a hose.

good luck

nate

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Me - 21 Jul 2007 05:01 GMT

Seems like last week you were driving a Hyundai.

> I have a chevy 1 ton, C3500 pick-up truck,

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* - 21 Jul 2007 20:52 GMT

Me <Jeff.Thoreson@gmail.com> wrote in article
<1184990487.749000.323320@d55g2000hsg.googlegroups.com>...

> Seems like last week you were driving a Hyundai.
>
> > I have a chevy 1 ton, C3500 pick-up truck,

This guy is simply a shade tree mechanic who does work on his neighbors'
cars.

When he gets stumped, he comes here.....

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