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Brake on front passenger side continuously locks up (seizes). Have replaced the master cylinder, rotor, pads and caliper but problem persists. System was bled entirely and new brake fluid flushed througout the system and brakes seized again, only on right side. What could it be?

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Did you clean an lube the contact points for pads and slide pins ?

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The brake hose or more likely the (rusting) holder is constricting the hose. You can unwrap the metal holder first and see if that helps.

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Replace the brake hose. An internal tear in the hose can allow fluid to flow into the caliper, but collapse inside not allowing the pressure to release.

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