[Shotimes] SOS... Brake rotor glowing

[Ian Fisher]

If it was a "loaded" caliper, it usually comes with brackets, pads,
e-brake spring, etc.

If its just a caliper, it usually has nothing. Just the caliper and the
piston of course.

That's just my experience. After wrestling with swapping e-brake
springs, I am inclined to recommend that people who get replacement
calipers get one with that stupid spring already in it. 

Ian

-----Original Message-----
From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net
[mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Dave Kegel
Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2003 11:12 AM
To: Shotimes@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] SOS... Brake rotor glowing


It  HAS to be either the pins or the brake line.  I don't know who did
your earlier brake work but there's no guarantee the pins were replaced
with the calipers.  The pins are often sold separately.  I also highly
doubt the lines were replaced unless you specifically told them too.

As for calipers, AutoZone's in my area vary as to what calipers they
sell. I have seen some that were "coated" and some that were not.  I've
seen some come with slider pins and some not.  I think it all depends on
which rebuilder they get them from.

Dave Kegel
----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris "Zap"" <zap@columbus.rr.com>
To: <Shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: February 26, 2003 10:03 AM
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] SOS... Brake rotor glowing


> I forgot to mention that the calipers were both replaced a few months
before
> the e-brake cables.  I would guess that the pins therefore would have 
> been replaced too?  I don't remember if they replaced the lines, but I

> think I remember being told it was done.  Does anyone know if the 
> AutoZone replacement calipers are any better than the NAPA ones?  
> According to what I've seen they suck compared to the factory parts, 
> as they remove all the rustproofing and coatings from the parts when 
> rebuilding them, but they do NOT recoat them at all.  I was curious if

> anyone else does a better job,
or
> if factory parts are recommended here.
>
> ~Chris
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Chris "Zap"" <zap@columbus.rr.com>
> To: <Shotimes@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2003 10:09 AM
> Subject: [Shotimes] SOS... Brake rotor glowing
>
>
> >     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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