I have a 2003 trailer blazer. I’m having trouble with my front brakes dragging/sticking. I’ve replaced all the brakes, all the pads, the boosters, the master brake cylinder. I’ve spent so much money already on what they said it can be and nothing is fixing it. The hubs front hubs get hot to the touch as well, at short distance. I’m completely at a loss as to what to do and different mechanics telling different things. The back brakes don’t have this problem, it’s just the front brakes. If anyone knows what to do and how to fix this I would greatly appreciate it. This truck has been so good to me for so long and I’ve spent so much money and time on this problem. I really don’t want to just wash my hands of it and sell it. Thank you!
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Did any of these mechanics replace the rubber hoses connected to the front brake calipers? They collapse internally causing the problem you are describing.
Yes all hoses have been replaced, as of right now everything that has to do with the brakes is all new. This is why I’m at a loss at the moment
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Is this one mechanic replacing all these parts?
Did the same mechanic replace the booster and master cylinder?
It’s the same place, but different mechanics, it depends who was on when I kept taking it in. I took it to another place to get a second opinion and they wanted to replace everything I replaced already to start over. It was a Chevy authorized dealership I took it into to have everything done the first time. Love’s Chevy and GMC in citrus county Fl.
I called today and asked them and they said it’s not adjustable so it would not have anything to do with that?
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No expert here, so take this for what it's worth.
I have had a similar problem with a much older vehicle. The Wagon in question had discs on the front and drums on the back. I replaced the master cylinder with one that was intended for drums all around. The discs began to drag in just the way described. It could be that this is your problem. If your master cylinder has been replaced with the wrong one, it could be that the pressure isn't being released properly with the discs and they are dragging. Have you taken this vehicle to a reputable brake shop?
There is another problem that may be coming up here too. Many shops will take advantage of ignorant owners, particularly women. Sadly, incompetent and/or dishonest mechanics and shop managers are the only constant in the auto industry. Particularly with dealers. This is one reason I drive generally much older vehicles. I can fix them myself. When I take them to a Mechanic he is given specific instructions about what I want done. Usually because it requires an intact back or equipment I don't possess.
I have had a similar problem with a much older vehicle. The Wagon in question had discs on the front and drums on the back. I replaced the master cylinder with one that was intended for drums all around. The discs began to drag in just the way described. It could be that this is your problem. If your master cylinder has been replaced with the wrong one, it could be that the pressure isn't being released properly with the discs and they are dragging. Have you taken this vehicle to a reputable brake shop?
There is another problem that may be coming up here too. Many shops will take advantage of ignorant owners, particularly women. Sadly, incompetent and/or dishonest mechanics and shop managers are the only constant in the auto industry. Particularly with dealers. This is one reason I drive generally much older vehicles. I can fix them myself. When I take them to a Mechanic he is given specific instructions about what I want done. Usually because it requires an intact back or equipment I don't possess.