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i have a dodge ram 1500 lt v8 4wd after running for a ...

Sent to Car Experts March 04, 2006 12:24 p.m.

i have a dodge ram 1500 lt v8 4wd after running for a little brakes seam to seize up and don,t release. when you pump them brake peddle gets hard. after sitting for a few hours runs ok for short time then does same thing

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1998 Dodge ram 1500 lt 4wd v8 5.9

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thinking about bleeding brakes

Customer (name blocked for privacy)

Status: Closed Value: $10

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March 04, 2006 1:05 p.m. (41 minutes and 20 seconds later)

Do the wheels get hot and produce an odor, or does the pedal just get hard? How does it seem that they are siezed?

Edited by Willi32 on March 4 2006 at 1:06pm

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Sent March 04, 2006 1:17 p.m. (11 minutes and 45 seconds later)

yes the first time i noticed it i drove home about 4 miles it had smoke comming from brakes
or behind wheel drivers side.when it happens it stats slowly each time you brake it seems to seize more. almost like parking brake applied.
when you take your foot off accularator truck
slows like brake on

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March 04, 2006 1:28 p.m. (11 minutes and 0 seconds later)

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Hi Zebb, Try to get the brakes to act up. Raise wheels off the ground and make sure all the brakes are not staying applied. If it is only the left front you will probably just get away with a caliper. Make sure the pads and pins slide freely. If they are all stuck your probably going to need a master cylinder. Make sure the fluid is not contaminated. I hope this helps if so an accept is appreciated.

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Chrysler Gold Certified Technician

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