[Shotimes] Hot brakes

[Leigh Smith]

Ian
You should be ok with the brakes. They'll take some abuse like that a few
times (maybe) before the rotors warp.
Just be sure the e-brake cables really are releasing. Jack up a wheel, and
make sure it spins freely, Try brake on & off.
The cables have a tendency to stick, and the hoses tend to swell shut. Seen
both. If the rear calipers get hot enough, (like glowing red) they'll swell
so much you can lose all braking!!! BTDT
Spooky. But could have roasted marshmellows though on the toasty hot rotors.
Lee

> I smelled what I thought was burning clutch. It was
> actually the parking brake. I managed to overheat the
> driver's side rear pads so much they were still
> smoking a few minutes ago even after a cool down run.
> The rim has "browned" a little bit. In my defense, the
> e-brake switch for the idiot light is not always
> working.
>
> So now the parking brake is very difficult to engage
> (stiff) but it still releases fine. I parked it in
> gear with the brake off. Will things eventually
> "settle" or do I need to readjust parking brake cables
> or tear into my rear calipers yet again?