Brake lock-up on 1997 Hardbody

[dirt digger]

I have a '97 Nissan Hardbody 4x4, and the driver side front brake locks up every now and then. It does it when I push hard on the brakes, and the pad stays against the rotor so it pulls the truck to the left when I drive. The only way I found to fix the problem is to let the brakes cool off, then the pads release and the problem goes away. I had the rotors and the pads replaced after the first time it did it, the mech. said that would solve the problem but it didn't. Like I said, this only happens once in a while, but I really don't want it to happen on a long trip. Any advice?

[Averysdad]

Sounds more like a caliper issue to me.......if the pistons in the calipers are starting to get corroded you will have it seize on you like that...

[Seamus]

I have a 95 HB that had the same problem on the passenger side. Some times the brake line going to the caliper gets weak and tears on the inside causing a blockage that won't release pressure in that caliper. I replaced the line and the caliper and it solved the problem. You can buy the line and the caliper at most autopart stores. The line should run you about $20 and a rebuilt caliper about $55. It is very easy to do yourself . Make sure the line comes with a new compression washer and when you bleed the brakes disconnect the ground to disable the ABS.
Seamus:nod:

[dirt digger]

thanks guys...i thought it might be the caliper, but didn't even think that the brake line might be the problem...and I don't have to worry about disconnecting the ground, it doesn't have ABS...and i'm glad about that.