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chevy van g one brake caliper does not release replaced


Sent to Car Experts December 27, 2005 3:34 p.m.
1987 Chevy Van G20. One brake caliper does not release. Replaced the caliper, same problem. Should I next replace the master cylinder or the brake line "distribution box" mounted on the frame?

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1987 Chevrolet G20 350

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New brake caliper
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Status: Closed   Value: $10   
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December 27, 2005 4:54 p.m. (1 hour and 20 minutes later) 		ACCEPTED Check Mark
Most commonly when this occurs it's the rubber brake hose.They deteriorate inside allowing fluid to pass in one direction and not the other resulting in a locked up caliper.This is usually caused by hanging the caliper by it's hose when doing a brake job or clamping it off with improper tools like vice grips.They also just deteriorate over time as well.

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