why do front passenger side brakes lock up?

Asked by larcook50 Nov 15, 2015 at 11:41 AM about the 2001 Toyota Corolla S

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Front passenger side brake locks up intermittently. open bleeder valve to release the pressure and go. may do it again  next time you brake or might not . caliper and brake hose have been replaced. this is on a 2001 Toyota corolla.

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I would suspect the anti-lock brake system.

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I dunno 'bout that FoR. Maybe... but larcook50 does it lock up when you apply brakes or just randomly on road? I would say bad caliper but you have that covered. Real mystery and highly unusual. larcook50 any other information you can give us?

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