Front Brakes Getting Super Hot
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Front Brakes Getting Super Hot
My problem is that my front brake pads are wearing fast and the rotors are needing to be turned every 4-6 months. I just replaced one of the rotors a few months ago and I can already feel it pulsing. One of the things I have noticed is that the 4 wheel hubs are extremely hot on both sides which tells me that the brakes are probably running very hot. When I have changed the pads, I have lubricated the pins that hold the calipers in place. It seems to move and center on the rotor fine.
My conclusion is that for some reason after I brake, the calipers aren't releasing enough. My question is what would be causing that. I have replaced the brake lines from the calipers to the joint because someone said the rubber part of the line might be clogged and causing the problem. Since that didn't fix the problem, could it the be master cyllinder not releasing enough? Do I have air in the line? I'm kinda at a loss and would appreciate any input. Thanks.
My conclusion is that for some reason after I brake, the calipers aren't releasing enough. My question is what would be causing that. I have replaced the brake lines from the calipers to the joint because someone said the rubber part of the line might be clogged and causing the problem. Since that didn't fix the problem, could it the be master cyllinder not releasing enough? Do I have air in the line? I'm kinda at a loss and would appreciate any input. Thanks.
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Front Brakes Getting Super Hot
[updated:LAST EDITED ON 06-Jun-02 AT 04:24 PM (EST)]The pistons inside the calipers can become corroded within the caliper its self or pited,sometimes rust forms.They may be worn and become mialigned to the bore.did you rebuild them ?Calipers
are you using factory or aftermarket parts for pads an your rotors?
I try to use factory or wagner parts only alot of this stuff is being imported.
I'm assuming you bled them properly,farthest first right rear.
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are you using factory or aftermarket parts for pads an your rotors?
I try to use factory or wagner parts only alot of this stuff is being imported.
I'm assuming you bled them properly,farthest first right rear.
Rich
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not with rocks
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Front Brakes Getting Super Hot
Sure sounds like a sticking caliper to me...I bet those pistons are locking up when you brake a continuing to hold pressure on the rotors. A caliper rebuild kit will cost you $15 - $30, depending on the year. Plus, they are time-consuming to rebuild and can fail quickly if you score the cylinder or cylinder walls. New calipers are only $20 - $40 and bolt right on. I would get some new ones and I bet your problem will go away...
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I have never seen it but have heard this from several sources. The brake hoses go bad and delaminate internally. This causes a sort of one way check valve to the caliper. Not a bad thing to change the hoses anyway. Flush out the lines before you send a bunch of crud into a new caliper. The first generation rebuilt calipers are cheap. I only paid $12 for mine.
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opera your a pretty sharp guy....ive seen you give good advice on several problems..... i have had this problem personally..and it was a collapsed brake line....its not a visible problem so dont go looking for it....its just a matter of replacing the lower lines on your brake system...takes only a few minutes and you can reach around the wheel and do it without removing anything.....but!!! usually this is a one wheel deal.....since both sides are doing it i dont know what to tell you...could possibly be that or it could be your master cylinder going bad.....we had a similar issue like this with my brothers car also.....we replaced brakes twice a year faithfully.....but we did find the problem...after he divorced we never changed them again...LOL....seems the problem was a wife with a heavy brake foot......
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