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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 03:37 PM
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Can someone please tell me why my Front Right Brake Caliper keeps locking up...This is the 4th one I have put on the right side.

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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 03:42 PM
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Are you using the ones with a steel center or a composite center? RB
 
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compost center was on the last one changed..dunno whats on this one havnt pulled it off yet.. Also for got to tell u guys that its a 90 F250 4x4..
 
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Try a steel one. RB
 
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I like the cheep pads as I think they run cooler. Heat kills. RB
 
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will do. Will try anything because it just dont make since to me
 
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Make sure the calliper slides nice and easy too. If it's hanging up it will run hot. RB
 
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last 2 times I put a little grease and made sure it slide good...thxs
 
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The only other thing I can think of is if your rubber hose is constricted. What kind of shape is it in? RB
 
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is your other front caliper new also?
 
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left side has been replaced maybe once..

my rubber hose looks good and has good flow when bleeding the brakes
 
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i usually replace calipers in pairs.
 
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