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85 sticking front brake caliper


priceless
01-11-2008, 01:00 PM
Hi,
I have a 85 gmc 1/2 ton sierra classic 1500series truck the problem I have is the front passenger side brake caliper sticks I have taking the wheel off and cleaned with brake cleaner seemed o.k for about a week then started sticking again these are disc brakes can someone lead me in the right direction on how to fix this without going to a shop any help greatly appreciated

maxwedge
01-11-2008, 02:37 PM
Open the bleeder when this happens again, if the caliper releases the hose is restricted.

horse482
01-12-2008, 12:12 AM
Brake calipers are cheap now, replace it. Also look at replacing the hoses, your truck is old enough that they are probably shot as max said.

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