Left front wheel caliper locking up?

2004 CHEVROLET MALIBU
160,000 MILES • 3.5L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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PANINI
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It can be released by cracking the bleeder. New wheel caliper and new hardware. The other three wheels are unaffected.
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Feb 28, 2023 at 11:45 AM
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STEVE W.
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If it releases with the bleeder check that the flex hose isn't twisted, if it's not, replace it as it likely failed internally and is now acting like a check valve. Be sure to use a flare nut wrench on the brake line fitting. They can be stubborn. You should be able to reuse the copper washers on the banjo bolt as they haven't been on there long.
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Feb 28, 2023 at 12:21 PM