Archived Front brakes won't release-help!!

[birddogdave]

I have an '01 24v and I just took it in because the inside left pad was metal to metal. I just had the pads changed 12000 miles ago, yet the original factory pads lasted almost 70k miles.

My shop diagnosed the problem as both front calipers are not releasing. This explains why my brakes look like they are overheating, and why my fuel mileage stinks. My shop doesn't know if it is the calipers (i think unlikely since both failed), the proportioning valve, the brake booster or one other part that costs $700 whose name I forget. I don't know what to start with. Anyone else seeing this issue?



I took the truck in to the shop in December, about 7 months after the pads were changed because they were squeaking something awful. At that time the shop said they were OK

 

[Nate]

I don't know of any part in the brake system that costs $700. ABS control box?

 

[San Felipe Bob]

Single or dual piston calipers?

If you have the single piston calipers I may have a solution for you .

P. M. for details



SFB

 

[birddogdave]

I don't know of any part in the brake system that costs $700. ABS control box?

My mechanic said it regulated the pressure left and right on the front brakes. I have gone blank on the name, and the $700 may be installed price. CRS syndrome kicking in early... .