Caliper issue i think
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Caliper issue i think
Hey guys. yesterday i was towing a little land scape trailer no trailer brakes.. i was pulling into the shop and had to brake a little hard. i backed the trailer into its spot. jumped out and all i could smell is brakes.. sweet. i told myself it was probably b.c i braked hard and heated them up a little.. so i unhooked the trailer and drove home 12 miles.. got out and still smelled brakes.. its the drivers side rear tire..... I just replaced the caliper on this tire right before winter(actually during the first storm) so luckily i have a lifetime warranty. but i still don't want to replace it im sick of doing brakes lol.. Any ideas or is it just seized.... Also when i stop the truck doesn't pull when at a red light it still has the little bit of roll when im sitting there.. so i don't think it is seized but im just wondering why it smells so bad. 
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I would check the ebrake for it sticking or also make sure there is still plenty off lube on the caliper pins. The last time I did one of my calpiers I had an isuue and it was that the pin lube had already worn off. I have since made sure to buy the best lube.
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Its deffinetly brakes. now the smell today is minimal. i have to stick my head into the wheel well to smell it...... Note I did have the same cailper lock up 4 months back. The pads on that caliper were brand new. I replaced the caliper but not the pads. probably should have but i havent had an issue yet.. so im thinking it could be the glazed coating wearing off.??? im gonna be po if this new caliper is crap......
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i didnt flush the old fluid but i bled them,, and when i bled the new caliper i did bled it alot even when it was squirting a full stream.
oddly enough before i could check the issue it stopped .. it doesnt smell anymore but i still plan on lookin at it tmrw night..
oddly enough before i could check the issue it stopped .. it doesnt smell anymore but i still plan on lookin at it tmrw night..
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