Locked Up Caliper By Clogged Brake Hose

[@DeejayMC25]

5 years later and still helping folks !!

[@pattrevon6753]

You helped me with a problem that’s been ongoing for 3 weeks🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️THANK YOU🙏🏾

[@mariellaadan]

Would you smell a burning smell when you would brake. We’re ur brake pads still good

[@nomoreblahblah]

I watched the video diagnosing a locked-up brake caliper. This video demonstrated an additional diagnostic step to troubleshoot the issue. Good video. As a DIYer mechanic, it is useful info.

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

Glad it helped

[@jasper60103]

Very helpful video. My right front caliper locked up yesterday on my wife's car. Fortunately I came across your videos. I finished replacing the caliper and brake line today.. It's working great! Thanks.

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

Right on!

[@ryanmendezz1524]

How do u know it wasn't just the slide pins instead buying new caliper

[@cameronbateau6510]

When did the front caliper lock up?

[@dj5752]

Great. Simple, clear. And to the point. Not a lot of fluff. Thank you.

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jakeweathers11]

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[@bestill9410]

Thanks!

[@jimmydevine4862]

Great video sir. Having locking problem. Brakes work fine but don’t stay locked. Caliper takes a few seconds to release. Already changed caliper, still have problem.

[@devinreynolds3305]

I've been watching videos for years from alot of different people. You are literally the first person I've ever hit subscribe on. I will definitely be watching more from you sir. Thank you.

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

Wow! I'm very honored. Thank you!

[@Ray-sf6uc]

Thank's for you'r time. I had the same thing happen on my dirt bike Husky TE300. I super cleaned and rebuilded master and caliper. Bleed system three times with new fluid. Check by hand work ok hour later lock up. So I took brake line off sprayed CRC brake cleaner and used trimmer line to douche line out. So thank's for the tip. Which i had air.

[@KilliKonKarnage]

Thanks so much for this video. I have a 19yo car and i doubt the hoses have ever been changed. The screws are very rusty

[@wingman358]

This is the clearest video on this subject on KZbin. thanks!

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

Wow, thanks!

[@chrisslaughter5552]

Simple explanation and I hope we get this fixed quick

[@andyolsensovereignbeing.6211]

It helps thanks! Would it be possible to use a hoover further up to pull it out

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

What do you mean?

[@chrisbagidney152]

Love your video and edits. You really care about helping and put alot of effort with adding text, links and other videos to help people. Short sweet and to the point! Subscribing now.

[@williammarvin8365]

Absolutely a great video. I have a 74 Pontiac Grand Prix that is doing the same thing. I replaced the new calipers so I know the calipers aren't the problem. It's got to be that rubber hose. Damn it going to work on it. Thanks

[@dr.schmecklesbergklitnick3811]

Hey, was it the hose that caused the trouble?

[@GLuft3]

Got any tips for opening a stuck bleeder?

[@noahschmartz2354]

i love the way you explain things m8, especially the logic bit about going a bit further up the line to release the pressure. I have a honda to do today and feel very confident now about understanding what I'm doing.

[@kferndreamer2835]

Thanks for your video. I had this very problem. But how does a brake hose get restricted? Are the hoses more likely to get restricted than the metal lines? Do the hoses break down and clog themselves?

[@chief1223]

Wish I'd seen this video before replacing the calipers, also did rotors and pads but the heat had already wrecked those so needed them anyway. But maybe didn't need the new calipers after all, I'll be using these tips to confirm if it is the rubber line or not before I bother installing the new hose I bought. Probably can't return it if it's been installed.

[@travelndan]

If I suspect my brake line is bad Could I switch it with my driver side line for a quick test drive?

[@mark.r8900]

great video. Was driving and brake pedal suddenly got really really hard. Both front brakes were smoking. Had to park car for about an hour for front brakes to release itself. After brake oil changed same problem. Brake pedal still gets very hard to depress. Can this be bad master brake cylinder, brake booster or the brake hose? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

[@ML-ir4vk]

Thanks that's was helpful.. I searched because i have Mercedes Benz w110 the brakes pads stuck om rotor till its hot as hell ...i opened the tube but theres no oil came out....i opened the pump no oil also what is the problem? I really need help on this

[@Natalie-bi8kp]

I enjoy your videos more than any I have watched so far but I’m a gal and like to learn these things about car to fix it myself, problem is I get so confused once it comes to remembering what a part names are 😂

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

Just tell the parts people you need that thing that bolts to that thing that does that thing. lol. They’ll know what part it is. Lol. Kidding. I have a hard time too and I’ve been doing it for decades. So don’t feel bad.

[@omnphugs]

I’m wondering if the part might be Duralast Brake Hose 79206 aka a banjo fitting that’s clogged is it that flex hose you talked about

[@luongsonbac9867]

Thank you.thabk you.thank you.for verything and info. Thank you for your heart kindness.Human law karma. 👍 That's my problem left wheel rotor won't spin.i will try and following your advice see is work. You're the master of mechanics.

[@dallaswarren6554]

What do you think i should check next. Kia sorrento 2007. Replaced the caliper after the inboard break pad went metal to metal suddenly. Replaced and turned the rotor. My wife drove to work once, and the brand new inboard pad is not metal to metal again, and the rotor is torn up again. The caliper piston detracts, and the caliper slides fine. It's only the rear, right wheel that is doing this. Any suggestions on what to do next?

[@kleehermreck1908]

thanks for video. i replace rotors caliper and pads and hose on a 2007 g6 the front right side it keeps sticking its now ate up pads and rotor only on right side. do you have any suggestions

[@AlexCejasMMA]

Pulled off to the side of 595, my driver side brake is stuck and my truck was struggling too much. This is the fifth video I’m watching and as soon as my truck cools down I’m going to try to bleed it to see if any fluid shoots out, hopefully that releases the caliper so I can get home. Can I plier shut the line at the brakes end, leave the pliers hanging somewhere safe and drive home on three brakes ?

[@tedspens]

I'm replacing my brakes tomorrow. One of them is seized and I'm assuming it's the caliper. Looks like I should crack open that bleeder and see what happens. Thanks for the tip! 👍🏻

[@carlorocky]

Recently bought a 26 year old car and every now and then, the brakes lockup while I’m driving. The wheel gets so hot it smokes. I Was wondering if opening the bleeder valve in order to remove pressure on a red hot system is a good idea. Any thoughts? Thank you!

[@thotsakanhlepkham9475]

Very helpful...Great video!!

[@ninemilliondollars]

I've heard hoses can deteriorate on the inside to the point they will clog. At first that doesn't seem to make sense because they no fluid would get to the caliper, however, the pressure to move the fluid to the caliper is gigantic compared to pushback after the brake is released. I guess that's where the clog really causes a problem.

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

Great explanation!

[@ferdieserrano7538]

I cleaned one pistons that locking up, then after a test drive two front brakes (cleaned and the other not cleaned) locked up and both smoking when sprayed with water hose.

[@danescobar3153]

thanks got the same exact problem. was gonna start checking ABS relief valves.

[@jackdavid5682]

2000 silverado. both back brakes are burning through within 3 weeks could this be caused by the brake hose?

[@ayubasghar1345]

is there any disc locking due to master cylinder or booster?

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

It's possible but rare.

[@jermaineglover4043]

Hey what could be the issue if it's not the brake hose or the caliber

[@smooveking773]

I have a clogged abs will soaking in pb blaster help or sould i soak in breakcleaner?

[@jonnybaze7449]

If it’s clogged would fluid drain from the bleeder from a brand new caliper?

[@Taylor-jq6rl]

can a dirty brake fluid cause it to lock? heres what i did clean out all brake calipers rotors pistons etc.. adjusted the pushrod. my brakes were fine! not until it gets hot brakes will lock up and i have to park it for few minutes brakes will unlock again when it gets cold. could it be contaminated fluid? note: it would only lock up when it gets hot

[@Squirrel-Chaser]

Why would the rust in the center of the rotor be signs of overheating due to a locked up caliper or failed brake line?

[@KilliKonKarnage]

Also i had replaced my caliper thinking it was the issue. Low and behold, the new caliper is now binding with even more pressure. Maybe because it's newer and more smooth. I will change the hoses and get back

[@demitriouspittman3785]

Can you explain to me why I can get brake fluid to come out when my truck is running but not when it’s shut off? Thanks in advance.

[@omarsimpleworkout9607]

What do you do when you release the brake pedal and your caliber pistons retract real hard where you can hear it inside the car

[@andrewnorris1514]

If it's not the flex hose what could it be farther up the line?

[@brandonburton8]

Did you figure anything out?

[@andrewnorris1514]

@@brandonburton8 I found my problem. It was not in the brake like . My problem was a corrupt mechanic. Wanna know what it was?

[@davidhardcore704]

@@andrewnorris1514what was it ? Yes I still want to know a year later.

[@kylewoodward7078]

What if you crack the bleeder and it dont release the rotor, this after a complete brake job and flush except calipers, 1 whell locks up just like yours is doing??

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

Sounds like the caliper may be locked up. Chech out the other videos in the description.

[@kylewoodward7078]

@@BarboursAutoHelp thanks for the reply, I done everything except crack the line above the flex hose, although when I crack the bleeder and press the peddle, fluid shoots out fine. Strange, also with a clamp the piston retracts fine..smh, but as soon as i hit the brake peddle it locks up tight😡😡..lol

[@kylewoodward7078]

@@BarboursAutoHelp rebuilt caliper and works great..thanks again!!

[@ryanthomas9693]

do you have a video on investigating further up the brake line?

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

Not at this time.

[@cryptaveli]

I changed out my caliper and brakes thinking mine were locking up due to a dirty piston but didn’t work. The calipers needed replaced anyway as the rubber was torn but I hope replacing the hose does the job

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

Why did you think it was locked up again?

[@cryptaveli]

@@BarboursAutoHelp the breaks are sticking, I thought it was the caliper and changed it but it is still doing the same thing. I believe it is the hose as when I open the bleeder valve it is able to freely spin again.

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

Sounds like it could be.

[@cryptaveli]

@@BarboursAutoHelp I changed it and it was the hose

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

Right on! Glad your up and running.

[@automotiveaddiction428]

I'm checking mine now..thanks for the video

[@TROU1984]

I’m currently having the opposite issue I’ve replaced the rotors pads and calipers and during the caliper replacement I noticed there was no fluid in the passenger line so the wheel spins freely could it still be the hose?

[@cariboo4x4]

Excellent video. Helped me trouble shoot bad hose.

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

So glad to hear it.

[@MellisaCupido]

Thanks bro 🙏 lot of money i pay guys but yor 😢

[@reaper060670]

Hey man. I have a question for u if u have a minute or 2.. My niece has a VW POLO here in IRELAND. It failed it's MOT/NCT test. The road worthy test older cars have to get done every year. It's a 2011 car and the garage that failed her on the Brake hoses. It said rust pitting on the hose. Are these hoses metal? I thought they were rubber or plastic of some kind. So I wanted to ask if it's ok for me to change them if I get the correct hoses? Is it ok for me with no experience to change them out and if I did what type of checks would I need to do to make sure they're working?? properly I mean.. Thanks for this video man. Very informative

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

Weather you can do it or not is going to be a question that you have to answer. I'm sure there are some really great how to videos out there on how to replace these hoses. I'd also recommend getting your hands on a repair manual. Either rout you chose, doing it yourself or paying someone to do it for you, I wish you good luck.

[@reaper060670]

@@BarboursAutoHelp Thanks for the reply man. Appreciate it.

[@ryanherrington9267]

I'm having this problem also..could I clean the brake hose and re-use..is it broken inside the pipe and it's blocking the return? When I release my pedal the disk won't spin even with alot of force...

[@papergatorzfedducca7998]

Bro is it possible that both front hoses will clog up at the same time? Both front brakes locked up and once I cracked the bleeder on both sides it released like you did in the video. Is it possible for both clog at the same time? 2004 Suburban if that helps.

[@stevemiller995]

Here is what I found, but there may be other explanations for other issues. On a Ford F150, and I am confident on others, the brake hose runs through a metal bracket and the rust on the inside of the bracket pinches the inner brake hose line shut. Rust grows and pinches the line. The pedal forces fluid into the caliper, the the fluid is unable to back-flow up the brake hose to release the pressure.

[@roccocroce]

Smart troubleshooting technique

[@VictorGee]

How do you conduct the test if your bleeder valve screw is rounded or crushed? Also, would intermittent sticking be a symptom of a line issue?

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

First try to soak the bleeder with penetrating oil for a day or so. A line could cause an intermittent problem.....so could other things.

[@amessina2987]

Definitely help me out thanks

[@MarkSilveySongs]

Hi. Really enjoy your videos. My car pulls right when braking only at the front. Both wheels spin when I Jack up the car. Do you know what I should try next? Many thanks.

[@MrTravisAl]

May be that the left side isn’t compressing, or the tabs (ears as i like to call em) of the pads are seized into the caliper bracket and not moving. if you take the pads out and inner / outer aren’t worn straight, you may likely have a seized caliper slide pin.

[@MarkSilveySongs]

@@MrTravisAl thank you. I blead the brakes after I changed the front inner and outer wheel bearings. Much better. Thanks for your reply.

[@sprayo1e]

What if the brakes work fine until about 10 minutes of driving the car? I've done those test and rotors release when I bleed at the caliper. I've replaced driver side hose and still locks up. Can the passenger side have an effect on the driver's side caliper since it's one systems?

[@trevorsyversen9956]

If it's on one of the rear calipers could it be a parking brake issue? For example cough cough 2009 Honda Accord?

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

Sure could. It wouldn't behave like the vehicle in the video though.... assuming your caliper is locking up and that the caliper has the parking brake integral.

[@chronictacos4089]

Okay so all 4 wheels are locking up so I replaced all of my calipers and the problem still was happening. When I was bleeding I realized the front right caliper was barley shooting out fluid. So my question is can 1 bad line cause all 4 to lock up?

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

No

[@marcosman3393]

Change brake booster

[@TerryLeeCanada]

Hi, I have locked up real calipers, both right and left, making a lot of grinding noise when driving. I ended up with replacing calipers and brake pads only to find out I still have the same problem. I read someone mentioning the lock up can be caused by faulty brake hose then watched your video. At this point, I think (and hope) it is the hose blocking the back flow preventing the caliper retract. What I am wondering, however, is why both left and right real calipers are locked up at the same time? Is there a common hose in the rear brake system, or I need to replace both side? Thanks~!

[@PhoenixIronchild]

It could also be master cylinder

[@tommartin3016]

Clear description good video

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

Thanks

[@2Jeezuzisreal]

So the rubber hoses have sludge dirt in them? I just don't understand how that could happen. I also read a online story of the guy that said it was actually his master cylinder wasn't allowing the pressure of the fluid to go back up into the reservoir. He said he put a brand-new dorman on and it failed so he had to take it back and get a reman. I'm a little suspicious of all this

[@KilliKonKarnage]

The rubber hoses have a nylon tubing inside which the brake fluid runs thru. This can tear/collapse according to forums I've read up on, creating a 1 way valve allowing fluid to push the piston but not come back the other way to relieve pressure

[@2Jeezuzisreal]

@@KilliKonKarnage . I am so surprised by all of this I've been driving Chevys and Fords all my life and have never heard of this. I wonder if it's just certain rubber hoses are defective. My number one problem is Chevy Rusty brake lines on trucks. All my older suburbans were just rusty crumbled lines and often the emergency brake cable would rust off.

[@KilliKonKarnage]

@@2Jeezuzisreal to be honest I am new to cars. I have my first car a 2004 bmw 3 series. It's still very old school with it's mechanisms so it's nice to work on and learn. I watched numerous videos of people explaining from mainly the US, speaking of the brake hose failing inside causing it to operate like a 1 way valve. I have a issue with my caliper piston sticking, i replaced the caliper and same issue so next is the hose and hopefully that solves it.

[@jyajaquaroom8039]

Can a wore brake line causes spongy or soft braking feeling?

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

I've heard of it. Never experienced it.

[@wesmann41]

I have a 2005 Ford Taurus, and I love this car, we have replaced both front brake hoses, and they are both the eaxct same part even only 1 number apart, but 1 of them has an extra bleeder hole on the top of the bolt, Could that be a problem? Or is 1 of them in correct? I can't seem to get an answer from anyone?

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

Yea, I'm not so sure about that either. I don't know.

[@Joe-kj8bw]

Hi Keith, thank you so much for your videos. I am having this problem with a 2006 Hyundai Sonata. I replaced the caliper, still had the problem, then used the bleeder valve to determine it was in the hydraulics. After thinking it was a master cylinder issue I brought it to my mechanic who then replaced the flex hose thinking it was that. It made sense at the time since they were old, and I pinched them when changing the caliper (to avoid fluid loss and air entry) and thought maybe I damaged them and broke some rubber off inside. I should also add, mechanic said he was able to compress the pistons (after I was not able to until I cracked the bleeder, hmmm.) Problem still happened, I got caliper replaced under warranty, from NAPA, thinking maybe a faulty rebuild, Still happening. I know this is long winded but my question to you is, when you say clog further up from flex hose, can you explain what and where that might happen? My mechanic says if it was at the MC then it would happen on both front brakes. I am at a complete loss and don't know what to try next and reluctant to take back to mechanic who is clearly going to continue to just hunt a peck at the problem. DO I start tearing lines apart? DO I just replace the MC and hope that's it? I can't get anyone to acknowledge a possible problem in the lines, must be very rare. Everyone say caliper, pins etc. there is no way it is the caliper at this point.

[@bobbystone5436]

What ended up being the problem

[@andrewnorris1514]

@@bobbystone5436 I had all the same signs. Turned out that because the set screw for the rotor able to be used the rotor would be offset when the wheel was installed and tightened. That set screw is very necessary in keeping the rotor perfectly aligned

[@andrewnorris1514]

My set screw must have broke off years prior to me having this problem. It is very necessary that without that set screw you take EXTRA time in torquing the lugs so that the rotor stays centered

[@bryangonzalez8065]

I have the same issue going on can you explain further what is the set screw?

[@Joe-kj8bw]

@@bryangonzalez8065 The "set screws" or retaining bolts are the two flat head screws that hold the rotor to the Hub. Many times they break when trying to remove them to replace the rotor. If they break you can choose to attempt to drill/extract them out and replace them with new ones (obviously best practice), or just not use them since the wheel lugs are really enough to hold the rotor to the hub as it is sandwiched in between. However, if you choose to leave them broke you must be sure when you place the new rotor back on that you properly align the retaining bolt holes with the broken bolts or the rotor will sit cocked on the hub (because the broken bolt is sticking out) and cause the problem that @andrewnorris1514 had. You can also grind them down as well. Hope this helps explain.

[@angelf9800]

Is it possible to have 2 front break hose that messed up

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

Possible but not as likely

[@liquidh6344]

@@BarboursAutoHelp Do you recommend changing a pair? Or just the faulty side? I'm thinking of the latter.

[@angelf9800]

I opened the break line hose nut and didn’t have any break fluid come out bye then I went under the hood and found the rear break lines I can see fluid come out when I opened the nut what can it be break line or the abs module going bad

[@benelliott2565]

Excellent video !!!!!

[@tony182709]

Great info. I am having same issue

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

Glad it helped

[@jayz172]

hello , i bought 2 days ago a dodge caravan 2012 . so i start smelling like burning wire after a 15 mins drive and the burning smell it last arround 5 mins and then it goes . so i opened the hook and checked the engine .. i didnt smell anything also checked the wires .. no smell ( so i thought that it may be from the AC or ventilation dust ) . but today this happens again and i was worried .. so i checked the tires and i found that the right tire on the back side having this smell so bad . so after looking online and watching videos ... i noticed that the previous owner didnt use the pad brake before . so when i used it it probably locked up on the caliber by the brake hose and it is unable to pump back . could this be the problem? bcz when i asked the previous owner he said he never had this smell or issue before .please your advice and what is the solution

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

So... Im not sure what to make of what you said. Whats a "pad brake"? And how did you find out that the previous owner didn't use it by watching videos?....

[@jayz172]

@@BarboursAutoHelp sorry i mean the parking break ! the previous owner mentioned (he never used the parking break he used to stop the car on P Gear only ) . so when i bought the car start stopping it Parking Break . so this may caused collapsing the caliber and not unrealized( as it was not used for long time ) and this caused the brake to burned on the disk and making this smell .

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

I'm very sorry Jay Z. I think we are still having a break down communication. I hope you get you problem fixed.

[@gwkdad]

Thanks!!! you just solved my problem.

[@Xman1993]

Wish I saw this before I bought a new caliper cry😂

[@christinebeavers2621]

Where are you located? My tires feels like it just locks as I'm driving. What could this be?

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

I'm not drumming up business. Location is top secret. Just trying to make helpful videos to help folks like yourself. Have you tried using the info in the video to help locate the issue? Or have you had a tech look at it?

[@christinebeavers2621]

I apologize. I was just looking for help. Just wanted some insight as to what to have checked. Being a female I don't want to get taken. You seem to be a honest person and i appreciate your video. Thank you.

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

Have you looked at the other videos I posted in the description. They may help.

[@nathangreen6778]

I just replaced tge caliper on my 98 chevy prizm and brake fluid will not come through the line to pump it up what should i do.

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

Did you disconnect the hose from the line yet?

[@nathangreen6778]

No i have not

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

So are you suspecting a clogged hose? Why was the caliper replaced?

[@nathangreen6778]

The flex hose isnt clogged nor is the steel line coming off that going to a four way valve. It seems fluid wont pump into that line for sone reason

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

Is fluid getting to other wheels? If not then you may have a bad master cylinder. If fluid is getting to the other wheels then you probably have a restriction somewhere. I don't have any videos showing how to diagnose restrictions in brake lines or the brake system after the flex hoses up.

[@edwinbaez8027]

My caliper was locked up and I changed it but not the hose but when I break the car pulls to the right

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

So what do you think it is?

[@edwinbaez8027]

Barbour's Auto Help i changed the brake hose today but now the brake pedal goes to the floor

[@onedeep160]

@@edwinbaez8027 did you bleed the breaks?

[@bomerboy1]

thanks this was my problem glad you shared this

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

It makes it very worth while knowing the video helped. Thank you.

[@Harleywolfman01]

Thank you!!

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

No worries!

[@robertkimbrough1342]

I put on new hose and still it is locked up

[@papergatorzfedducca7998]

NEW SUBSCRIBER!!!!!!

[@robertkimbrough1342]

I put a new caliber on and new hose my brake is still stuck

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

Have you seen my other video that goes into some things that can cause locked up brakes?

[@robertkimbrough1342]

@@BarboursAutoHelp no

[@DanielRichards644]

Ok here is one for you. Apply brakes, rotor won't turn by hand, open bleeder screw, rotor still won't turn by hand, unbolt slide pin bolts slide caliper so only the upper piston is on the pads, rotor turns, slide caliper so lower piston touches pads but not upper piston, rotor won't turn. CHANGE TO A DIFFERENT CALIPER (the used one I removed to upgrade to these power coated calipers) SAME EXACT REACTION. 2 different calipers behaving exactly the same. Slide pins are fine and move freely, pistons on both calipers compress easily, no signs of binding.

[@tsteinhart15]

did you ever figure this out? having a similar issue. After replacing my rear driver side caliper, the brakes still stick and the caliper still holds constant pressure on the rotor. Cracking the bleeder does not release it

[@DanielRichards644]

@@tsteinhart15 nope and short of throwing parts at it the mechanic couldn't figure it out, they think it's the hose, I ordered the parts to rebuild the caliper, new hose and new banjo bolt just to replace everything that it could be. My running theory is an issue with the piston seal, from what I've read the seal is what actually pulls the piston back that tiny fraction to stop it from dragging.

[@tsteinhart15]

@@DanielRichards644 thanks for the response. I ordered a brake hose but I fear that wont solve it. I performed a test where you crack the bleeder, and if its the brake hose being collapsed it will presumably release the caliper due to the brake fluid pressure being relieved. In my case, it didnt release the caliper. I will try anyways, otherwise my next steps will probably be the master cylinder. Good luck!

[@tsteinhart15]

@@DanielRichards644 Hey man I figuered out today that my problem is likely the brake pad. I have a spinning piston caliper with a big plus sign that aligns with a bump on the back of the inside rear pad. I found that in my case, the bump was almost chewed off presumably from not being aligned correctly when I replaced the pads. Hope this helps, good luck! I will be replacing my pads tomorrow and confirming the issue.

[@DanielRichards644]

@@tsteinhart15 mine is the front brakes, no spinning

[@alimalgami8088]

useful. thanks the link of video can't run

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

Ok. I'll check it out.

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

I've got it fixed now.

[@ozwylde1]

Bought a truck, drove it 4 miles to the car wash to spray it off and TO MY SURPRISE, right front was on FIRE! Quickly changed some dollars and sprayed it out. Bad brake line was the fault. Fixed it and drove it for 14years. Lost it to a carb fire in 2016 😢.

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

That's a funny, scary and sad comment all at the same time.

[@stevenhill4382]

Would it be possible to clean the blockage? Or do I have to replace the hose.

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

I recommend relacement.

[@63ch31]

Usually the blockage comes from deterioration of the hose. Especially if it is older than 5-10 or so years

[@KilliKonKarnage]

​@@63ch31sorry 3 yrs late. Even if the hose looks completely fine on the outside, can it still fail?

[@63ch31]

@@KilliKonKarnage no worries mate. That would be kinda rare, but not impossible . Particularly if you have severely contaminated brake fluid. Production defects also do happen occationally. The only way to know for sure is checking. You can often see the signs of a blockage by comparing against the other brakes the fluid flow while bleeding the brakes as well as the effort needed to push the caliper piston back in. The number of cars I've worked on is limited, so I can't really tell you how likely this is. Also, because of the salty climate I live in, the problem is almost always a seized caliper.

[@KilliKonKarnage]

@@63ch31 ah thanks. My car is 19yo but only 40k miles and the caliper is original. I replaced the caliper but still have a brake bind due to piston not retracting. I think the hose is probably 19yo as well haha

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Thanks

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[@philipmaguire9209]

Brilliant best

[@Mooseracks]

ALL FOUR CALIPERS LOCKING UP ON ME... I CAN not figure it out

[@Eggneck2]

Wrong break fluid can't cause hose to fall apart

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Nice

[@sunilndk]

what vedio yar Just open and show how to solve this problem

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I want to see the video where you didn’t wanna talk more I want to know how to unclog up further

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[@JosiahSuttonious]

really bad quality camera

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Thanks for the compliment!

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