Q: How to test front brake calipers and flexible hose for failure.driver side shoe not xacly hold back but not withdrawn fully away f

asked by on December 19, 2016

Front driver side shoe not fully withdrawn from rotor but not holding enough to cause it pull or over heat to bad .how do I test calipers and flexible hose for failure

My car has 300000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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