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Hot rear os wheel
Just back from a short drive.
Got a bit of a smell when I got out.
Touched the rear os wheel and it was hot [all others are ok].
Spat through the wheel spokes onto the disc and got a sizzle.
Sounds [and smells] to me as if the pads are rubbing on the disc.
Shouldn't be the EPB cos I don't use it.
MPG is down a bit, but I put that down to running with my half rack & lights.
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24th Apr 2009 6:35 pm
SJR
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Sticking brake piston looks favourite I believe that every human has a finite number of heart-beats. I don't intend to waste any of mine running around doing exercises.
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24th Apr 2009 6:38 pm
MacLeod 313
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Probably is the brake shoes binding, but if you dont use the EPB why would they , mine did this and it was the EPB module not releasing them properly, done under warrenty.
24th Apr 2009 6:38 pm
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or could it be a bearing issue, lift up the wheel n check for play
24th Apr 2009 6:39 pm
DiscoDunc
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ronp, sounds like my caliper problem.
take the wheel off and see how tight the disc is to turn. press the pads back in a bit a check again. if there is a noticable difference then it is most likely the caliper sticking. if its still stiff then probably the EPB.
If it was the bearings you should have noticed a noise build up of the last few hundred miles.
if it is the caliper, i had a new caliper, set of pads and a set of discs all done under warrantyDuncan
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24th Apr 2009 6:41 pm
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Thanks all.
Just read your thread Dunc [thanks SJR].
Plenty of info there for a fix,
though sticking piston seems favorite.
Unfortunately though, mine's well out of warranty.
I was a normal heterosexual chap, but in these new woke awakenings I now identify as a Wardrobe.
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24th Apr 2009 6:56 pm
SJR
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Time to see how good that AA warranty is then I believe that every human has a finite number of heart-beats. I don't intend to waste any of mine running around doing exercises.
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24th Apr 2009 6:57 pm
ronp
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Just checked my AA policy.
It does state that calipers are covered.
However, holding my breath.
I'll see what it is first.
Then ...fingers crossed.I was a normal heterosexual chap, but in these new woke awakenings I now identify as a Wardrobe.
24th Apr 2009 7:02 pm
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same as disco-mikey, had the same identical issue, epb shoes over adjusted on one side, when you take the wheel off, gently tap the drum with a rubber mallet, you'll hear the shoes disintergrating if they havent already
before that you'll notice the exterior of the drum is discoloured, redish brown which will also confirm the brake shoes
24th Apr 2009 9:01 pm
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ooh sounds like trouble ron
best thing you can do is sell your wheels
dunc life is tooooo short.enjoy the moment.dont worry be happy
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24th Apr 2009 9:04 pm
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I'm with disco mikey. Sound just like what happened to wife's last week!
24th Apr 2009 9:18 pm
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Quote:
before that you'll notice the exterior of the drum is discoloured, redish brown which will also confirm the brake shoes
you get exactly the same discoloration if the caliper sticks. Best advise is take the wheel off and check... Duncan
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24th Apr 2009 9:20 pm
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ere I thought you were tucked up by a lake tonight
24th Apr 2009 9:25 pm
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thats saturday night Duncan
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, mine did this and it was the EPB module not releasing them properly, done under warrenty.
