Q: Breaks are sticking, I have replaced calibers and master cylinder and still didn't fix

asked by on September 10, 2017

My breaks stick after I drive car maybe a mile and they start getting hot and smoking, have replaced both front calibers and master cylinder and are still having the problem any suggestions on what I should do
My car has an automatic transmission.

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