Front Brakes Locking up

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Nov 11, 2016 | 07:44 PM

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Front Brakes Locking up

My friend has a 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 and the front brakes keep locking up on their own then release after a while any ideas?

Nov 11, 2016 | 07:54 PM

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Need more info...

2 or 4 wheel drive
2 or 4 ABS
Engine size
Tire and wheel size
Any other mods

Nov 11, 2016 | 08:52 PM

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its 4 wheel drive
5.7L engine
4 wheel ABS
Stock tires
no mods

Nov 11, 2016 | 08:55 PM

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Would that be the 5.9 engine?

Do the brakes stay applied after stepping off the pedal? Will they lock up WITHOUT stepping on the pedal??

Nov 11, 2016 | 10:46 PM

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Yes sorry 5.9 engine
The brakes just tighten up while driving without stepping on the pedal

Nov 12, 2016 | 09:58 AM

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Jack up the front end, support it on jackstands. Step hard on the brake once. Try and spin the front tires.... If they are very hard to turn, crack open the bleeder valves on the calipers. If the tires suddenly become easy to turn, replace the soft brake lines.