For a while I would get very random 3 amigos. It seemed that only when it was wet they would come on (like sitting at a stop light and pop on). Immediately after restarting they'd go away. This would happen once every 2 weeks at most.

The other day they came on and didn't turn off when I restarted as usual. I then noticed a slight grinding noise when coming to a stop and for a second or 2 after taking off. I also noticed a "burning clutch" smell when getting out of my truck around the same time. I passed it off as being another nearby vehicle as it wasn't strong and went away fast. I can only assume I was burning off my brake pad and now I have a stuck (probably over extended) caliper rubbing metal to metal causing the grinding.

I don't have a scanner yet though I may rob ZGPhoto's house for one here shortly...

Would it be possible for a stuck caliper to cause 3 amigos to stay on permanently?

 

Grinding sound would most likely be your pads are metal to metal and yes it will trip the 3 amigos.

 

Haha please don't rob me... If you need a scanner I can work something out.

 

Ha...don't need a scanner yet...we'll see what a full brake job does first. I really hope the caliper isn't beyond an easy rebuild.

 

We have new ones for around $80 if you're not enjoying the rebuild haha.