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My 1997 Saturn SL-2 is having a brake lock problem. After driving a few miles the pedal begans to harden up and the brakes began to lock up. I have had the calipers replaced, also the master cylinder and the brake booster and brake pads. When it gets hot it starts to smoke from the front tires and there is resistance in exceleration. Also have had all the lines bled twice. Help!!!

  • Anonymous Dec 02, 2011

    Hello. I am having the same issues with a non-abs Saturn Vue 2004. I have replaced both calipers 4 times, the brakes hoses, the master cylinder, metering block from gm, also replaced the traded stainless lines from master cylinder to the metering block or proportioning valve.

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