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Stiff brake pedal after driving a mile or 2 brakes are grabbing

Old Sep 13, 2025 | 06:50 AM
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Default Stiff brake pedal after driving a mile or 2 brakes are grabbing

I just bought a 2000 Chevy blazer zr2
the previous owner replaced the master cylinder, the brake booster all 4 caliper pads and rotors. I replaced all brake hoses removed all four calipers lubed everything properly and bled all four corners, the problem occurs afterdriving the vehicle for a couple miles. The brake pedal slowly becomes stiff, the brakes start to drag, as if no fluid is returning, the pedal is all the way to the top.
after the vehicle sets for a while then everything return to normal.
then it will happen again……
help!
 

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Old Sep 18, 2025 | 01:28 AM
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Is it all 4 brakes dragging Or just the front brakes?
 
Old Sep 29, 2025 | 06:41 PM
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How did the 4 calipers compress, easy or hard to turn?
 
Old Sep 29, 2025 | 06:44 PM
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You could have one or more caliper pistons sticking or hanging up,you'll know from the smell and smoke!
 
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