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over heating rear rotors and pads

Old Jan 29, 2013 | 08:19 PM
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I would only worry if the wheel gets noticeably hot with only light use of the brakes, obviously the rotors and calipers will heat up quite a bit.
 
Old Jan 30, 2013 | 09:10 AM
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Just installed the front rotors and opads, along with a k&n air filter last night and drove it into work this morning. it still has a bit of a smell to it on all four tires but no glowing or smoke.
 
Old Jan 30, 2013 | 10:45 AM
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did you clean the rotor off with brake clean as some companies put a coating on them to keep from rusting and if not, that will burn off with a strong odor

I found using a 80 grit sand paper ( after cleaning the rotor ), i would scuff up the rotor surface as well as the pad to make them seat faster.
 

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Old Jan 30, 2013 | 02:33 PM
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I would check that the pistons are releasing the brakes after you stop. If there is dirt behind there they may be not retracting properly and sticking partially on.
 
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