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Feb 5, 2016 | 12:36 PM

KevinAllen

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Brake issue

What would cause the front brake pads to stay pressed against the rotor only on one side? Fluid was showing low but when I pried the pads away from the rotor the fluid level came back up to safe level.

Feb 5, 2016 | 02:25 PM

jkeaton

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Sticking piston.

Feb 5, 2016 | 04:39 PM

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Or a collapsed soft line. Pump up the brakes, see if it sticks. If it does, crack open the bleed valve. If that frees it up, replace the soft line. If it doesn't, replace the caliper.