discochimp

New Member

• Nov 5, 2012

• #1

I have a new problem with the rear disc the driver side rear is getting hot.
I have taken it apart and checked the piston on the calliper and that looks ok, I have greased the pins, the pads look ok but I have different pad on each wheel / rear, would that be the problem?

 

Pawl

Well-Known Member

• Nov 5, 2012

• #2

Most likely cause is a sticking caliper piston.
If you jack the wheel up, can you rotate the wheel easily (after you've overcome the resistance in the diff) ?
If not, trying pushing the piston in.

Paul
2001 TD5 171,000m & climbing

 

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darrenm

Active Member

• Nov 6, 2012

• #3

Normally it's a sticking brake pads but could be a warped disc

 

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ruffday

Active Member

• Nov 6, 2012

• #4

discochimp said:

I have a new problem with the rear disc the driver side rear is getting hot.
I have taken it apart and checked the piston on the calliper and that looks ok, I have greased the pins, the pads look ok but I have different pad on each wheel / rear, would that be the problem?

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I think you have answered your own question there.
Unless you have different calipers on each side the pads should be the same each side.

 

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gazza62

New Member

• Nov 6, 2012

• #5

Had same problem last week on my rear passenger wheel. Bought 2 new discs callipers and pads for the rear wheels cost £150 all in my mechanic mated fitted them and told me the rear passenger side calliper was goosed. Problem is now solved

 

discochimp

New Member

• Nov 6, 2012

• #6

Do you think it’s a good idea to change the brake fluid? How log will it last before it needs changing.

Just had a look at new rear callipers, at last some cheap parts:5bhurray: you can buy new one’s for £30 is that right hope so

 

gizgrey

New Member

• Nov 10, 2012

• #7

sounds about right mate,not very dear changed the 4 of mine couple of months ago,along with discs and pads,think the lot was under 200 squid and been perfect since,was easy fit aswell..