enjoi

I installed new pads and rotors in the back of my car yesterday. I noticed the second brake was much harder to turn that piston thing (sorry not mechanic). And today when I was driving I smelled a very foul odor and saw my tire was smoking. I pulled over and took a look, and my brake pad is touching the rotor and making a bad smell and heating the rotors up. My pads and rotors that were replaced were in pretty bad shape. I'm wondering if I need to bleed my brakes, replace my caliper, or what. I'm not sure, but the other side is fine. Any ideas? Thanks!

joeeey

iTrader: (1)

You are going to have to replace that caliper, then bleed the brakes

JPMax

iTrader: (10)

Sounds like that caliper has seized and will need to be replaced and fluid bled.

I had this problem last year. One was completely stuck and one would barely move. So I just replaced the both of them. You can get some rebuilt ones at autozone for about $80 each after core refund.

Also check the emergency brake cable. Make sure it's not stuck.

enjoi

I just called Advanced Auto Parts, they they have calipers for $78 each with a $55 core refund. So tomorrow I'll stop in and replace it and see if it does the trick. Thanks for the help.