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Old 09-08-10, 06:40 PM
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So I replaced my brake caliper today (driver side) because of the following issues. Insane heat, vibration and felt like a slight loss in power. So today I purchased a remanufactured brake caliper from a local AutoZone. Popped off the old caliper it appeared that the right piston was seized up as the pad was worn down on that side. Rotors and pads are 3 weeks old. Drilled and slotted rotors with posi quiet pads. Rotor does have heat spots on it. Ok so back to the story I replaced the caliper tonight, not touching the pads or rotor . Drive home and the vibration is gone, I feel like its not sticking anymore it feels a little more peppy but its still putting out excessive heat. I went to the other front wheel (passenger side) and could put my hand on it without a problem at all. But the Driver side from about 2feet away I could feel excessive heat being produced, I then proceeded like a dumb *** to touch the caliper and it did indeed burn my finger. So my question is, do you guys think I acquired another faulty caliper or could there be something else wrong? thanks
Old 09-08-10, 06:45 PM
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is the car pulling either way while braking?
Old 09-08-10, 07:05 PM
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honestly i'll have to update on that tomorrow. Didnt really pay attention to that. My alignement is pretty off anyways I recently picked up this car and it was sitting for a while it has bad control arm bushings.
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anyone had any issues with wheel bearings? would that cause excessive heat?
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Seriously no one?
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Originally Posted by silvertn35
Seriously no one?
Sounds like your problem is one the passenger side, driver side just doing all the work. I can't imagine being able to put my hand on any caliper right after driving. Just my 2 cents. I would bleed the passenger side checking for air in the lines, good luck

Once it's sorted you should probably change that bearing, sounds like that grease may be dun for

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idk dude my passenger gets super hot. the driver not so much. I dont know what causes it. It does not pull either. good luck pm me if you figure it out
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