New Front Break Pad Smoking!

58ghostdog · Aug 2, 2008

Evening all,

replaced the 2 front break pads on my Freelander today. But one of the them has started to smoke!! Especially when at a stood still. I have checked and they are on correctly.

Any Ideas

Thanks all

Kernow nige · Aug 2, 2008

spontanious combustion?........

Trewey · Aug 2, 2008

Is yer brake warning light on?

58ghostdog · Aug 3, 2008

Treworgey 90 said:
Is yer brake warning light on?

No, but i noticed today once stationary that the smoke has gone but there still a slight burning smell

Trewey · Aug 3, 2008

one of yer caliper pistons has probly siezed, so one pad is permanently rubbing against the disc.
You need to dismantle the caliper and fit new pistons and seals or fit a whole new caliper.

New Front Break Pad Smoking!

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