Brakes
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4th Gear
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From: Georgia
Brakes
A couple nights ago I was driving home when I noticed my passenger rear tire screech and there was sparks coming out behind me, pulled over and my rotor was glowing red. I was thinking the caliper got stuck so I replaced it. But I’m kind of sketched out to drive it because idk if that was the issue or if there are going to be more issues. Any thoughts? Also might think it could be wheel bearing issues
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Did you chance out the rubber brake lines, as they sometimes clog on the inside and not release the pressure.
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You should put the rear frame on jack stands/block the front wheels from rolling/put the car in neutral and rotated the rear wheel to see if there is still schreeching-rubbing noises before driving the car.
Also...if the parking brake assembly (inside the drum of the rotor) comes apart it will act the same way...
BUT you should follow Peterbuilt's advice and eliminate all other possible points of failure FIRST.
Also...if the parking brake assembly (inside the drum of the rotor) comes apart it will act the same way...
BUT you should follow Peterbuilt's advice and eliminate all other possible points of failure FIRST.
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A couple nights ago I was driving home when I noticed my passenger rear tire screech and there was sparks coming out behind me, pulled over and my rotor was glowing red. I was thinking the caliper got stuck so I replaced it. But I’m kind of sketched out to drive it because idk if that was the issue or if there are going to be more issues. Any thoughts? Also might think it could be wheel bearing issues
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