Q: I just put brand new calipers, rotars and breaks on my truck and my driver side front breaks keep sticking and i don’t have a clue

asked by on November 02, 2017

I have put brand new calipers rotars and breaks on my Truck Bc my breaks on my driver side front where sticking thinking it was the caliper and it sticks but it gets worse when it is hotter out side any suggestion

My car has 157000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

The statements expressed above are only for informational purposes and should be independently verified. Please see our terms of service for more details

Get an instant quote for your car

Our certified mechanics come to you ・Backed by 12-month, 12,000-mile guarantee・Fair and transparent pricing


Experienced Mechanic?

Earn up to $70/hr

What others are asking

Can Cold Weather Crack Your Car Windows or Windshield?
When considering if cold weather can crack your windows (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/does-a-cracked-window-need-to-be-replaced) or windshield (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/is-it-safe-to-drive-with-a-cracked-windshield), it is important to first note that glass windows are under tension. As with any material, glass is subject to stress through expansion, and compression or contraction...
What does the A/C Off Due to High Engine Temp message mean?
The A/C Off Due to High Engine Temp message can appear on your driver information center (DIC). When the DIC displays this alert, it means that the coolant in the engine is too hot, and the engine is not able...
EGR codes P0489 and P042E.
These codes are for EGR low flow and and a EGR valve being stuck open. Sounds to me like carbon buildup has wedged the valve open and further blocked flow through it. Have a certified mechanic, like one from YourMechanic,...
I replace my ecm cranks once but won't start
Hi, thanks for writing in. There are a number of systems that your ECM controls. Be sure you are getting power to all of your critical components like fuel pump, injectors, coil packs, etc. Check to see if when cranking...
Car hesitates and then jerks to go into first gear
Hi, thanks for writing in. There is a - Technical Service Bulletin (http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchSafetyIssues) regarding problems with the transmission control module and harsh shifting such as you are experiencing (TSB # 303773). Check with your Chevrolet service department to discuss how...
While turning and parking my steering wheel feels heavy
Hi and thanks for contacting YourMechanic. Check the power steering fluid level and make sure that it is full. Also, look at the fluid color and see if it is clear or dark. If the fluid is dark, then the...
Loud clanking noise between front belt and fan. Fan appears loose 2003 Mercedes ML350
Hello - while it is possible that there are simply loose nuts/bolts for the fan, it is most likely the fan clutch (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-fan-clutch) is failing, hence the wobbling fan. I recommend a fan clutch replacement (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fan-clutch-replacement) as soon as possible,...
Will a 327 bored over to 350 bolt right into my 87 c10 with stock 350?
Hi there. A small block is a small block - regardless of the cubic inch displacement. The size of the engine block is what matters for having it fit on the stock motor mounts, meaning that a 327 (which is...
Engine starts and dies immediately
The first thing to check for is air leaks. Any air that gets into the engine without going through the air mass meter to be measured will cause the fuel/air mix to be leaner. For that or some other reason,...

Related articles

The Best Used Cars to Buy If You’re a Painter
If If you’re a painter, and you work for someone else, chances are you don’t care all that much about what you drive, as long as it gets you to and from work reliably. On the other hand, if you...
The Best Used Cars to Buy If You Have a Tiny Parking Space
In In many cities parking spaces come at a premium, so you only want to purchase one small space. This small space will end up dictating what vehicle you purchase, so we’ve rounded up some great candidates. Must-haves Arm yourself...
The Best Used Cars to Buy That Can Be Towed Behind an RV
Summer Summer is a great time for a road trip, but often travelers like bringing all the conveniences of home along, in the form of an RV. Then they tow their car behind it – sometimes this practice is called...