1996 GMC Sonoma brakes grab

1996 GMC SONOMA
140,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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DIVER52
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front left brake always grabs too hard when applying brakes. I changed the caliper out, bled the line, installed new pads, all to no avail. still grabbing . HELP!
Dec 21, 2008 at 7:36 PM
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GRABBY BRAKES

Oil, grease or brake fluid on the linings will cause them to grab. The cure is to identify and eliminate the source of contamination, then replace the linings. Badly scored drums or rotors can also grab. Resurfacing may be needed.
Dec 22, 2008 at 3:12 AM