E-Brake question
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Afew weeks ago I had to really smal on the e-brake to prevent an accident going down a steep hill, vehicle shook quite a bit and I heard a jerking noise, then the brake light came on...
Now looking at all my new rotors I notice that both rear calipers are NOT touching the rotors. The rotors came out of the box with a crossed crossed finish (hard to describe) and its still on the back rotors as if they have never been used, and they are always cold even after a drive, meanwhile the front calipers show normal sighs of contact with calipers and are warm to the touch after a drive.
Does this mean my rear calipers are now shot? Or is the e-brake forcing the rear calipers to remain stuck somehow? I'm feeling that this issues is a result of the e-brake....
Now looking at all my new rotors I notice that both rear calipers are NOT touching the rotors. The rotors came out of the box with a crossed crossed finish (hard to describe) and its still on the back rotors as if they have never been used, and they are always cold even after a drive, meanwhile the front calipers show normal sighs of contact with calipers and are warm to the touch after a drive.
Does this mean my rear calipers are now shot? Or is the e-brake forcing the rear calipers to remain stuck somehow? I'm feeling that this issues is a result of the e-brake....
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Sorry about all the many questions lately, between losing my job recently and these mechanical issues all occurring at once - Im broke and desperate to get everything resolved. Once I get past this major hurtle Im sure ill be better off with my Disco and a clean bill of health. So bare with me all
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I thought the ebrake was on the drive shaft. Well, it is on my D1. If you can put a thin card or piece of paper between the disc and the pads, and press on the brqakes, and pull out the paper ---- then there be a problem. At least now you have time to look at it. But do fix it, a wreck is not what you need now.
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I thought the ebrake was on the drive shaft. Well, it is on my D1. If you can put a thin card or piece of paper between the disc and the pads, and press on the brqakes, and pull out the paper ---- then there be a problem. At least now you have time to look at it. But do fix it, a wreck is not what you need now.
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Is there any way to TEST the rear calipers while they are installed, without taking everything apart again?
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jack the rear tires off the ground, turn one wheel by hand, have someone press on the brakes. you should also listen for dragging. not likely since the rotors still look new. if they don't stop, they aren't working. you may have a collapsed line, you may need to bleed more. have you bled the rear brakes? did a lot of fluid come when you push, or just a dribble?
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jack the rear tires off the ground, turn one wheel by hand, have someone press on the brakes. you should also listen for dragging. not likely since the rotors still look new. if they don't stop, they aren't working. you may have a collapsed line, you may need to bleed more. have you bled the rear brakes? did a lot of fluid come when you push, or just a dribble?