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2012 Dodge Avenger Front Left Brake Issues
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Jamesg0987
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May 17, 2023, 12:25 PM
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2012 Dodge Avenger Front Left Brake Issues
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Scenario: day 1: I changed rear brake calipers rotors and pads for sticking. Day 2 drove car which drove smooth to a shop to get 4 new tires. During the drive home it started out smooth then slowed down to turn and the vehicle was slow to react after hitting the accelerator. Then once up to speed (55mph) the steering wheel began to shake, car pulled to the left, got home, front left rotor piping hot. Day 3 I changed both front rotors, calipers & pads. Drove smooth. Day 4 drove smooth for awhile then after a few times hitting the brakes, same thing, front left brakes dragging heating up the rotor. took to mechanic to flush the brake system. On the way home same thing front left brakes dragging. Day 5 Replaced front left brake hose and still doing the same thing, brakes dragging on left side but only after a few times pressing the brakes. Any suggestions?
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Hammer Time
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May 17, 2023, 12:30 PM
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Re: 2012 Dodge Avenger Front Left Brake Issues
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Why was the system flushed? Was it contaminated?
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Jamesg0987
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May 17, 2023, 1:26 PM
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Re: 2012 Dodge Avenger Front Left Brake Issues
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I had it flushed to make sure there was no blockage anywhere and it just had a slightly darker tint to it.
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Hammer Time
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May 17, 2023, 1:31 PM
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Re: 2012 Dodge Avenger Front Left Brake Issues
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You're going to have to systematically track down the source of the problem.
Drive it until the brakes start to drag and then detering which wheels are being effected. Jack up the wheel and start at the master cylinder cracking the lines while watching to see what releases the wheels. If the master doesn't release them then move to the line at the wheel before the flex hose. If that doesn't work, crack the line at the caliper.
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Tom Greenleaf
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May 17, 2023, 1:40 PM
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Re: 2012 Dodge Avenger Front Left Brake Issues
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Did new calipers also come with brackets or sold separately and didn't do those?
IDK as could be without and was the problem. Sure hope not contaminated fluid is a nightmare,
Tom
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Jamesg0987
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May 17, 2023, 1:46 PM
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Re: 2012 Dodge Avenger Front Left Brake Issues
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The brackets were changed as well. The only wheel affected is the front drivers side. I was thinking the only things left are the hard brake lines or maybe the master cylinder.
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Jamesg0987
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May 17, 2023, 1:48 PM
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Re: 2012 Dodge Avenger Front Left Brake Issues
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The issue only started after the rear brakes, calipers, rotors changed.
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Tom Greenleaf
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May 17, 2023, 2:07 PM
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Re: 2012 Dodge Avenger Front Left Brake Issues
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Not sure if an assembly all new should push back in place just a little and easily.
The wheel that's hot would still be tight hope you can narrow it down this beginning with doing rears then now problems after doing fronts as well doesn't add up right yet.
Parts issues the little I still is horrible pads with seams and calipers too beat up shouldn't have been redone IMO reputable brands hasn't mattered?
Don't disturb when one is hotter take wheel off and see it's stuck if possible? Stinks - something just doesn't jive,
Tom
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Hammer Time
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May 17, 2023, 2:18 PM
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Re: 2012 Dodge Avenger Front Left Brake Issues
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I already told you how to isolate the problem.
Continuously just throwing parts at it will only serve to empty you wallet.
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