When I stop the brakes go down but they get real hard and make a grinding noise?

GARRIDD1972

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2006 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
1.6L
V6
2WD
AUTOMATIC
145,500 MILES

On the front passenger side I'm seeing a lot of brake dust. When I'm driving sounds like my brakes are stuck. When I stop the brakes go down but they get real hard and make a grinding noise, and then ticks as they coming back up. It was getting hot on that one side but I have changed the brake hose, abs senor, rotor, caliper, and brakes. Can someone help me with this.

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SQM

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Hello,

If the brakes are still sticking/grinding after changing out the caliper and hoses, then the issue is likely with the master cylinder.
The master cylinder is not releasing the pressure after the brake pedal gets released. It could be due to a bad seal inside the master cylinder.

Here is a helpful guide:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-brake-master-cylinder

It is important that he brake system gets bleed properly after the replacement of these components.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-bleed-or-flush-a-car-brake-system

I have attached diagrams for your reference.

Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you.

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