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2005 GMC Sierra Repair Question


Topics covered: Brake caliper, Brake hose, Brake line.
Mileage: 180,000 miles.

Asked on March 25, 2012

My breaks lock up when my truck warms up

After i drive for a about 10 miles and the truck warms up the breaks start to lock. It fells like i have my foot on the breaks. When i stop and the truck cools down it drives fine until it warms up again
Avatar Asked by bgs1

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Replied on March 25, 2012

hI THIS COULD BE A BAD BRAKE CALIPER OR A BAD RUBBER BRAKE HOSE OR EVEN MASTER CYLINDER. I would try and pin it down to one wheel the one causing the prob will be pretty hot.then clamp that hose with vise grips or a brake line lock for the mechs . this will pinpoint the location

Tiny Answered by billymac (expert)
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