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Old 07-21-2011, 12:26 PM
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Default Brake get extremely hot after brake pads installed

I decided to change my brake pads after I installed new bearing and shocks. l drove for 2 days, the 2nd day I notice a brake odor from the front rims (both sides) were extremely hot after driving about 10 miles. I was told it was the brake calipers so I installed calipers on both sides. I test drove the vehicle and it's still getting extremely hot to the point I can't hold my hand on the rims for 3 seconds. I don't know whats going on. Need some help.
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Old 07-21-2011, 12:36 PM
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Default Re: Brake get extremely hot after brake pads installed

did you lube the slider pins?
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Old 07-21-2011, 01:18 PM
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Default Re: Brake get extremely hot after brake pads installed

Did you bleed the brakes after instilling the new calipers? Rims will be very hot if you drive a vehicle.
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Old 07-21-2011, 01:19 PM
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Default Re: Brake get extremely hot after brake pads installed

and the brakes will get very hot
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