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I've got a hot wheel

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Old 08-15-2016, 02:20 PM
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So I went through my normal procedure ensuring that I in fact had a bad caliper and not a bad brake line or banjo bolt. Turns out the caliper was sticking. It basically warped my rotor and crystallized my brake pads. I bought a replacement caliper, rotor and brake pads from the Stealership. Fortunately, I get wholesale pricing so it wasn't as bad as it could be but did cost ~$215 and I did the work. The job was fairly easy but it was hot, hot, hot outside.

All is well now and I am back in the game!!
Old 08-15-2016, 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by scooby snacks
Well, just got home and smelled a burning or hot smell. Put my hand down on my right wheel and it was HOT!! Went to the left side and I it was cool to the touch. I guess I have a stuck caliper. It's dark so I will check tomorrow. Anybody ever had this issue?
had that last year rear driver side smoke believe it or not small flames.... Caliper



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