How To Isolate a Seized Caliper or Failed Brake Hose

A failed brake hose can cause a Caliper to stick, resulting in overheating, rotor warping etc. This video shows a very easy way to isolate which component is causing the issue.

[evanwalters]

Thank you, this is exactly what I needed to know.

[TFitz]

Just had the same issue. I rebuilt the caliper thinking that was it. Nope, brake hose. Did end up getting a good video on caliper rebuild, but holding it until I am sure everything is working. Thanks for the tip!

[kellieandtommy]

Thank you very much. This video helped me out and I fixed my truck. Excellent video.

[lightcapmath]

Yes! exactly what i needed to know...Many thanks DVD:)

[septimuswilliams]

Thank you, your video was very much appreciated.

[train]

Awsome test sir thanku, steve from the uk😊😊

[vicpatmar]

Short great explanation, thank you so much.

[alfredough]

Good tip I have one that’s seized and I forgot exactly how to go about this

[danw.]

Do you need to bleed the line(s) after this to make sure you dont trap any air that was introduced by cracking the bleader?

[jlindell]

looking inside the check area before taking caliper off is there anything to look for for stuck piston ? cheers

[vqjuan]

Great video bro I had a quick question. If you replace both the caliper and hose and it is still seizing what could it be bro? Happening to driver side

[Belal-Khan]

Great video, thanks for the quick tip.

[TonyJohnson-tc]

I just bought this 2004 Suburban and I noticed the brake/ABS plug underneath the front passenger seat was unplugged. Soon as I plugged it up the 2 front brakes passenger /driver started dragging. I wonder if the previous owner unplugged the plug for that reason. To release the brakes I opened up the bleeder screw. And when I changed the brakes both passenger/driver side brakes was to the metal. Can having the ABS plugged up cause the brakes to drag? Leaving it unplugged will it help stop the dragging? BOTH SIDES ARE STICKING AT THE SAME TIME.

[Dnasty]

What happens if it is sticking when I let off the brakes and not seized like this video is there a way to tell if it’s the caliper vs the hose?

[papergatorzfedducca]

Is it possible that both front brakes would drag at the same time due to both hoses going bad at the same time?

[Kampup]

when i park on a slight hill and stop then press hard on my brakes then let off the brake peddle off the brake holds on for 2 seconds before it lets go, i changed the calliper and hose but its still the same, can you help me diagnose it please? thank you

[maddmavic]

Mine don't release fully so it squeels when driving not hitting the brake. How can I sold this issue and know if the brake or the hose. I just blead them n it blead fine

[wonderfulworld]

symptions of a bouncing tire, that does not turn freely enough is a seized brake, bearing or
maybe even a broken brake rotar that does not have a double side with fins in the middle anymore but the inner side is down to the ribs. Preventititve maintenance to have this checked and remedied.

[manuelsalgado]

Can calipers be reversed? Like put the left on the right?

[luismontemayor]

Hi on my c5 Corvette I can hear scraping on both of my rotors..on the right side I can move it easy but on my left I have to put a lil force to move it . And it did trow out a lil brake fluid but not as much and still a lil hard to spin is it the caliper?