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96 caravan front driver brake stuck on


comet240
05-09-2011, 04:59 PM
i have already replaced the front caliper with a brand new one worked for a while now its locking on again so i drivign and its slowing van down what is it? whats forcing it down and heating up the brakes even pumping the brakes doesnt loosen it

it rleases on its own when it feels like it

any suggestions

tempfixit
05-09-2011, 05:10 PM
i have already replaced the front caliper with a brand new one worked for a while now its locking on again so i drivign and its slowing van down what is it? whats forcing it down and heating up the brakes even pumping the brakes doesnt loosen it

it rleases on its own when it feels like it

any suggestions


Have you checked to make sure the brake hose to the caliper is not internally collapsed???

Was it a new or rebuild caliper and what brand??

comet240
05-09-2011, 05:14 PM
ah i didnt think the rubber line collapses?

and for brand i dunno the name dont have the box i bought it from Canadian Tire

joeshannallie
05-28-2011, 10:36 PM
Just had the same problem on my voyager. It was the rubber brake hose going to the caliper. Replaced it and the problem was solved.

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