 Dragging caliper, HOT |
 Jan 28, 2010 - 1:07 PM
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ok so for a few days now (2-3) ive been smeeling my brakes after a 20 minutes drive or so. i thought it was normal since i am using the brakes and all. but today i noticed that only one is getting hot. the front left side. after 20 minutes of driving i went outside. it smelled and felt hot.. i touched the caliper and it was HOT. i touched the front right side and it was cold. 9its winter here right now). i figured it was a dragging caliper. when i try to accelerate it feels like it's being held back and the acceleration is not smooth. does it just need a celiper replacement?.. or is this something more complicated?.. inputs are much appreciated thanks
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Jan 28, 2010 - 10:59 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 18, '08 From Houston Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
QUOTE (Goonter @ Jan 28, 2010 - 12:07 PM)  ok so for a few days now (2-3) ive been smeeling my brakes after a 20 minutes drive or so. i thought it was normal since i am using the brakes and all. but today i noticed that only one is getting hot. the front left side. after 20 minutes of driving i went outside. it smelled and felt hot.. i touched the caliper and it was HOT. i touched the front right side and it was cold. 9its winter here right now). i figured it was a dragging caliper. when i try to accelerate it feels like it's being held back and the acceleration is not smooth. does it just need a celiper replacement?.. or is this something more complicated?.. inputs are much appreciated thanks QUOTE (Goonter @ Jan 28, 2010 - 4:06 PM) i just went to midas and got my rotors machined and left caliper replaced along with all brake pads.  there goes my side skirts moneyGOOTNER: uneven/warped rotors and/or SLIGHTLY seized depression pumps (bad seals/backpressure in fluid lines). and after driving they SHOULD be hot. lol. pt2: is this problem solved yet? also, calipers would've been cheaper from Alex.  we've a full set if yours are fcuked up.  i'll make sure he gives you a good price; before you tear something else up  lol; quit wasting money fool. that's what BUYING/SELLING forms are for.  PM me and i'll help you find some skirts.
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Goonter Dragging caliper Jan 28, 2010 - 1:07 PM
SwissFerdi It seems like it's sticking, which I think can... Jan 28, 2010 - 1:09 PM Jeunesse ^^^huh?
check the wear on your pads first. If it ... Jan 28, 2010 - 1:58 PM GriffGirl It could be seized though; if you remove the calip... Jan 28, 2010 - 1:59 PM Goonter i have a hammer.. that's about it lol Jan 28, 2010 - 2:35 PM 95CelicaST Take the caliper and rotor to a local brake shop a... Jan 28, 2010 - 3:27 PM Goonter i just went to midas and got my rotors machined an... Jan 28, 2010 - 5:06 PM azian_advanced that sucks.. i had the same problem. i drove to lo... Jan 28, 2010 - 10:33 PM Goonter lol yah i know it was a waste of money. honestly w... Jan 29, 2010 - 2:18 AM DGAF It's great tha you got it fixed. At least now... Feb 2, 2010 - 6:31 PM Goonter i know .. kinda sucks that i have to hold one pay... Feb 2, 2010 - 11:45 PM babi_boi Ok so I am having just about the same problem, The... Mar 11, 2010 - 10:15 AM
Con99vert QUOTE (babi_boi @ Mar 11, 2010 - 11... Mar 14, 2010 - 10:58 PM babi_boi QUOTE (Con99vert @ Mar 14, 2010 - 10... Mar 15, 2010 - 9:11 AM Con99vert My right rear brake has been dragging and I think ... Apr 3, 2010 - 9:09 AM Galcobar Allen wrenches are unlikely to be required, but th... Apr 5, 2010 - 3:21 AM Con99vert So I decided to finally tackle this problem, but i... Apr 7, 2010 - 3:33 PM 95CelicaST Your caliper piston is siezing. Your caliper needs... Apr 8, 2010 - 12:40 PM Batman722 Just replace it.
you can pick up a rebuilt caliper... Apr 8, 2010 - 11:03 PM njccmd2002 Plus you get warranty Apr 15, 2010 - 4:19 PM Tigawoods well...ive encountered this problem.
i just took a... May 27, 2010 - 9:57 PM Jamchell QUOTE (Tigawoods @ May 27, 2010 - 10... May 28, 2010 - 2:59 AM |
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