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Old Nov 12, 2016 | 10:52 AM
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Hey guys, I just bought a 2004 trailblazer LS and when it driving it home from the dealership the brakes seemed to progressively lock up. They were fine until I drove for about 10 minutes, then they started to brake by themselves. Any ideas on what could cause this? I think air in the lines, but would love some other input. Thanks.

(I know this may be too model specific for the general thread, but the trailblazer thread seemed dead, so posted here as well. Mods feel free to take down if too model specific)
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Old Nov 12, 2016 | 11:03 AM
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I think more than likely it would be a stuck caliper.
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Old Nov 12, 2016 | 2:29 PM
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Originally Posted by oldchevy
I think more than likely it would be a stuck caliper.
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Old Nov 12, 2016 | 6:08 PM
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Even if they're fine when I first start off?
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Old Nov 12, 2016 | 8:29 PM
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Is it pulling without or with braking, and to any side specific?
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Old Nov 13, 2016 | 12:45 PM
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It seemed to do it even if I barely used my brakes. And I didn't seem to notice pulling to one side more than the other.

I'd also like to add that I think the car sat at the dealership for a while before I bought it.
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