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Rear brake calipers locked up on rotors after replacing pads

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I just replaced all of the brake pads on my 2003 Silverado extended cab 5.3L V8 4WD, and afterward I noticed that I could smell the right rear brakes cooking. Upon further inspection I found that the calipers are not releasing the rotor, the problem is present on both sides of the rear brakes, but more prevalent on the passenger side. When the caliper is squeezed using a c-clamp, and the bleed screw is opened I am able to rotate the rotor/wheel hub w/o any problem so it is not a wheel bearing. This also indicates to me that the calipers are the problem, so I guess my question is can the calipers be rebuilt, and or is there something in the system that would prevent the calipers from letting go of the rotors?
 
#6 Ā·
Okay, so I took off the hose on the passenger rear caliper and drained it into a can and there was a little residue, so I blew through the hose with compressed air and there seemed to be adequate flow, but since I too think the caliper is shot I think I'll change the hoses too. Thanks guys for your quick responses!
 
#8 Ā·
I recently changed my rear brake Pads on my 2001 GMC Sierra. The mechanic at the oil change station suggested that I install new 2 Rotor's, and 2 new Calipers, along with the Pads. He said 90% of the time, the calipers stick on these trucks after the pads are changed. He wanted to charge me $532.00. I felt the rotor and saw and felt no wear or groves. I felt he was trying to pad the bill, so I said no. After about twenty miles of driving, I smelled "Brakes", and my left rear wheel was hot. Can anyone suggest to me what needs to be done now. Thank you.
 
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