Burnt spot on brakes
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Burnt spot on brakes
After so spirited driving, I looked at the brakes and I noticed that they have burn marks all over them. Now I don't know if this was ABS kicking in or not (I couldn't feel it if it was) but it's got me kinda worried. I didn't slam on the brakes either. That's why I don't think it was ABS. I was very smooth and only pushed the pedal in about half way. The car is smooth as silk and there's no steering wheel jerk while driving to indicate a warped rotor and there's no pedal pulsation to indicate a warped rotor.
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Re: Burnt spot on brakes (BigBlue)
Have a look at this:
http://www.stoptech.com/whitepapers/...otors_myth.htm
http://www.stoptech.com/whitepapers/...otors_myth.htm
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Re: Burnt spot on brakes (BigBlue)
My guess is that you just got some brake pad deposits on the rotors. I autocross with mine reasonably frequently, and I've never had a warpage problem. Also, my rotors have the same dark markings you're describing.
If there's no sign of warpage, I don't think you've got a problem.
HTH, and have a good one,
Mike
If there's no sign of warpage, I don't think you've got a problem.
HTH, and have a good one,
Mike
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Re: Burnt spot on brakes (BigBlue)
Holding the pedal down (like at a stoplight) after heavy braking can cause problems. Try to let the brakes cool down (slow driving) before coming to a complete stop if possible. Also, the emergency brake will hold the pads against the rotor too, so don't use it after spirited driving.
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Re: Burnt spot on brakes (SDVette)
Holding the pedal down (like at a stoplight) after heavy braking can cause problems. Try to let the brakes cool down (slow driving) before coming to a complete stop if possible. Also, the emergency brake will hold the pads against the rotor too, so don't use it after spirited driving.
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Re: Burnt spot on brakes (Evil-Twin)
I thought the rear calipers were engauged by the e-brake?
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Re: Burnt spot on brakes (SDVette)
I thought the rear calipers were engauged by the e-brake?
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Re: Burnt spot on brakes (Patches)
I stand corrected! Thanks for the pic!
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Re: Burnt spot on brakes (SDVette)
The advice about not using the parking brake is correct, however, for most cars as most cars do not have a separate braking surface for the parking brake. Good advice, just not applicable here.