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Old 05-03-2016 | 08:34 PM
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If I drive 35 or over and heat up the brakes by putting them on and off a couple times ONLY the left front brake will work The petal goes way down and it makes for a wild ride. I live on a dirt road so I know only the left front is working. I replaced the front caliper the other day because it was worn. I bled it and went for a ride sure that the problem was solved. Much to my dismay after a couple attempts the left front brake seemed like the only one that was working. This is quite exhilarating at 65 on the freeway when you are not expecting it.

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Old 05-05-2016 | 08:12 PM
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Thanks for the reply but this was happening BEFORE I replaced the caliper .
 
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