right rear brakes burning
right rear brakes burning
A couple of weeks ago I did the rear axle brakes on my '05 ram 2500 single axle. I replaced the left caliper and turned the rotor. I replaced the right rotor, but kept the caliper (it looked newer and all the rubber was in tact) I bled the brakes, all 4 wheels. Today I smelled the brakes burning on the right rear, what would cause this to happen? I can't see yet if there is air in the line (wifes not home!) I need this fixed tonight, the truck works tomorrow. Should I just get a new caliper, although it looks newer it does have chrysler logos on it.
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When you replaced everything, did you use high temp grease on the slides and bolts? it sounds like a slide (or guide) is sticking. Another thing that could cause this is a sticking piston.
A brake hose with a collapsed inner lining can also cause the same problem.
The loose lining can form a flap inside the hose acting like a one way valve not letting the pressure release. More likely to happen when the hose is moved around when work is being performed.
The loose lining can form a flap inside the hose acting like a one way valve not letting the pressure release. More likely to happen when the hose is moved around when work is being performed.
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