I have a 2002 pontiac grand am the lugnuts are getting extreamly hot breaks seem to be locked up I have replaced rotors pads calipers and break hoses and master break cylinder still having same proble

Asked by Terry Aug 22, 2015 at 01:27 PM about the 2002 Pontiac Grand Am SE

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

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It seems like the return spring in the master cylinder is weak or you have contamination. The flexible brake lines are "Hydroscopic" meaning that over a period of time water gets into to fluid ... water+oil =Acid ... the acid attacks the galvanized brake lines. Drain all the fluid and do a good "Bleeding" If you don't have the tool then you need the help of a trusted friend to do it correctly. // I have actually seem Trailer tires catch fire due to dragging brakes

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