My brakes are sticking

Tiny
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Is it possible that any of the old brakes pads were ground down to metal before replacement? Some metal shavings may have magnetically stuck to abs wheel sensors. I would try to remove the shavings and clean the wheel speed sensors, check all wiring to and from these wheel speed sensors. If all checks out, a code check of the ABS module will need to be doe with a scanner. You may remove the abs pump motor fuses. Not recommended, but may isolate problem, if it still occurs with abs motor having no power, it is your basic hydraulic system. I personally feel you have a ABS issue.
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Monday, March 15th, 2021 AT 6:05 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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I’ve replaced everything in the braking system. When I take off the brake line and it returns to normal again. What should I try next?
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Monday, March 15th, 2021 AT 6:05 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Hi,

Did you replace the rubber brake hoses at the brake calipers? Also, do all the brakes lock up or just one?

Let me know what has been replaced and exactly what is happening.

Take care,
Joe
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Monday, March 15th, 2021 AT 6:05 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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And master cylinder was replaced front brakes lock up only.
Brakes lock up even if car is not moving when we unplug the brake line from engine brakes loosen again and when they lock up and your driving it overheated the car.
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Monday, March 15th, 2021 AT 6:05 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Okay, so it locks up when you apply vacuum to the brake booster, correct? If you disconnect the booster and it releases, it sounds like the booster itself is bad.

When the car first came to you, what was the problem?

Joe
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Monday, March 15th, 2021 AT 6:05 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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I replaced the filter.
When I got the car I drove it for a few months and then it started locking up when driving later we took it to a mechanic we let it warm up they locked up sitting not moving.
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Monday, March 15th, 2021 AT 6:05 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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What filter was replaced? Also, is it a vacuum supply you are referring to?

Joe
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Monday, March 15th, 2021 AT 6:05 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Not filter brake booster.
When you unplug the brake tube vacuum.
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Monday, March 15th, 2021 AT 6:05 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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If they only lock when the brake booster is connected to vacuum, it sounds like the booster is bad. I realize you replaced it and it worked for some time, but it sounds bad.

Joe
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Monday, March 15th, 2021 AT 6:05 PM (Merged)
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I have a 2002 Hyundai sonata 2.4 no abs. I drive about 5 miles and brakes lock up. I disconnect hose from booster and it release brakes. I replaced booster with a used one and it did the same thing. I inspect master cylinder and no fluid leak at master be I replaced power brake booster
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Monday, March 15th, 2021 AT 6:05 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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When this happens, do all brakes lock up or just start to drag? Have you reciently replaced the master cylinder? Have you examined the booster check valve?
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Monday, March 15th, 2021 AT 6:05 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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How much pressure should the vacuum have?
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Monday, March 15th, 2021 AT 6:05 PM (Merged)
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I have a Sonata 2005 2.7(V6)GLS NO ABS NO Traction Control drive about 4-8 miles depending on the temp. Cooler it takes a little longer, the front brakes lock up till you cannot move. Have redone the whole braking system new everthing ! This car only has 61,521 miles has been maintained well never experience anything else, no noises or anything. Replaced front pads last year. This started out of the blue while driving home, no indication of anything till all of a sudden. Frustrated, and confused cause noone seems to know what the problem is, I have replaced several parts from auto store to another. My car seems to use '04 parts and '05 parts. Have not taken to dealer as of yet, have a personal mechanic by trade that does everything for this car and he cannot figure this one out. HELP! HELP!
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Monday, March 15th, 2021 AT 6:05 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Hi,

The vacuum is right from the intake. Most internal combustion engine's hold between 15 and 18 inches of vacuum when idling. The will drop when the engine is under a load or when the throttle is pressed.

Joe
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Monday, March 15th, 2021 AT 6:05 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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What happens is the internal valve inside the booster gets stuck so it wont release. The booster needs to the replaced or the booster rod is adjusted too far out. Try to undo the mounting bolts for the master to see if that releases it as well if so then turn the rod adjustment screw inward. If not here are some diagrams to help you replace the booster with a rebuilt or new unit.

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
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Monday, March 15th, 2021 AT 6:05 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Repaired a wheel cylinder on back, now the front brakes lock up about every five miles. This car does not have ABS and do not see a release valve. I can release the pressure at the bleeder or the master.
Got a new master same thing still happening.
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Monday, March 15th, 2021 AT 6:05 PM (Merged)
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I also backed the screws out on the master cylinder to see if the rod was keeping it in. Still locked up. Maybe I did not unscrew it enough?
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Monday, March 15th, 2021 AT 6:05 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Check the brake pedal adjustment. If there is insufficient free play, the master cylinder would be partially depressed and this would result in the brakes seizing after the brake fluid heats up. Insufficient free play could be due to a mis-adjusted brake switch.
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Monday, March 15th, 2021 AT 6:05 PM (Merged)
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I figured it out it is the brake booster not sure if the pedal is adjustable or not. However, the screw is just have to take the master all the way off to adjust it.
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Monday, March 15th, 2021 AT 6:06 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Before adjusting the brake booster, check the brake pedal free play adjustment first. It is adjustable, either by the push rod or the brake switch if the pedal is low.
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