Front brakes locking up

What causes front brakes to lock up

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Posted on Jul 21, 2009

SOURCE: front left brake keeps locking up

i suspect that you have a bad caliper which is sticking. look there first, and always replace both if on the front, since murphy's law usually applies. thats where 60% of your stopping power comes from. the anti lock system won't normally cause the problem you describe, but a bad caliper will. make sure the rotors are ok as well.

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Posted on Aug 28, 2011

SOURCE: I have a 2001 Chevy

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