[Shotimes] SOS... Brake rotor glowing

[Donald Mallinson]

DAvid,

When my hose swelled shut, I replaced it and then removed 
the clamp and cut the hose in half.  I don't think opening 
up the clamp will be a full repair, but it might work in the 
short term.  Inside my hose the hose was blocked off.  I 
don't think the rust causes the hose to pinch shut, the rust 
migrates through the hose to block off the inside like 
corrosion in a pipe in a house.

The real solution is to replace the hose.  But prying open 
the clamp a bit might help, at least it is free.

Don Mallinson

David Vaudreuil wrote:
> Well I had the same problem on my 92. I changed the e-brake cables, pins 
> and caliper(ended up failing because of the heat!! well I had to get 
> home...) Me it turned out to be the hose.
> **************************************************
> BUT wait I didn't have to change the hose. Just get under your car, and 
> there is a metal clamp where the hose is attached to the strut, over 
> time the metal rust causing expension and therefore squeezing into the 
> hose! The quick fix is to take a large flat head screw driver(the bigger 
> the better) and ply the joint in the clamp appart to give more space for 
> the hose!! I bet you (well maybe not bet something but..) that this will 
> solve your problem.
> 
> 
> 
> Dave
> 92 MTX Black/mocha full leather, K&N intake, fish tank lights, Dynomax 
> mufflers,Aluminum sub-frame bushing.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> ----Original Message Follows----
> From: "Chris \"Zap\"" <zap@columbus.rr.com>
> To: <Shotimes@autox.team.net>
> Subject: [Shotimes] SOS... Brake rotor glowing
> Date: Wed, 26 Feb 2003 10:09:37 -0500
> 
>     This isn't the first time I've had brake problems, but I sure hope it
> will be the last.  This time I have a right rear rotor GLOWING due to the
> excess friction and heat.  What can it be now???  I have already had both
> rear e-brake cables replaced,  and when I went to release the e-brake
> (parked on an incline) the car wouldn't roll back like it normally does.
> The only wheel that is hot is the right rear.  Any clues?  I have to get 
> the
> car back in working condition, as Joy's is still on stands so that 
> leaves us
> no car to get to school! :(  Bad timing.
> 
> Thanks,
> Chris
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