Seized Brake

[Pickupman_69]

So I was driving home from work last night and everything started out fine ,its about a 60km trip and about 3/4 the way my brakes started fading pretty good and pulling,kinda started to feel like a flat, but I figured oh well close to home.

by the time I pulled into the driveway and got out to see if it was a flat and I could see the drivers side rear rotor glowing bright red.

so I def know I need a new caliper and pads and rotor,but how likely is it that I cooked the grease in the bearing?

 

[ncranchero]

Check the seal and see how it looks. If it shows no cooking the the bearing will be okay.

 

[2TimingTom]

While it could be the piston that is/was seized, it could also be that the slide pin(s) were seized. Those slide pins are an often overlooked maintenance item.

But if the rotor was glowing red hot- a new caliper would probably be a good idea. And a flush. And grease the other pins while you're at it.

 

[Pickupman_69]

thanks guys,bearing didnt look bad,new caliper rotors and pads on the rear, first time ive needed brakes since i bought it,guess i should check the pins more

 

[gbeals]

Just got two new rotors, pads, and now one caliper - $415. Just so you know. But oh so nice now.

 

[Pickupman_69]

yup mine was just under 500 aswell,but atleast it doenst look like ive been turning laps at bristol