1997 Ford F150 Passenger side caliper freezing up

1997 FORD F-150
250,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ASULSKI
I replaced both front calipers bout two months ago and the passenger side caliper is locked up. i check the brake hoses and they are great condition. I was wanting to know would it be the caliper defect but seems the driver side might be doing the same. They are rebuilt ford calipers.
Feb 20, 2010 at 10:54 AM
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BMRFIXIT
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A collapsed hose will allow the fluid to pass to the caliper but will not release
Pump brakes and check if caliper holding the rotor
Open bleeder dose it release and rotor turn
Hose need to be replaced
Feb 20, 2010 at 1:00 PM
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ROSB73
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I am having the same problem with a 98 f150
new passenger side caliper will not release.
bleeding does not help. I will replace hose and
see what happens
Mar 7, 2010 at 8:36 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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I drive the same truck 3 doors
same problem hose was the problem
let me know
Mar 7, 2010 at 9:14 PM
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