Brake lock

Asked by Guru1SPH9 Sep 09, 2019 at 12:08 PM about the 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Laramie Quad Cab 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Without applying pressure my
brakes will lock up. Has done it a
few times. What could be
causing this.

1 Answer
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beatupchevy answered 5 years ago

calipers may be binding , there's nothing to retract them once pressure is applied they just relax , when I do brakes I lift the boot for the cylinder and shoot some penetrating fluid in there before I compress it . some have said that's nuts but I've never had a problem, .

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