[Shotimes] 97 brakes question

[Leigh Smith]

Ditto on the hoses. I've had glowing red-hot rear calipers when the hoses
swelled shut (1300F+) even after a short drive and the car literally felt
like the brakes were still on.
And yet when operating properly, even after three 70mph panic stops in a
row, the rear rotors never got over 200F. (Pads would need way over 1000F to
melt.)
Change the rear hoses.
Lee

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steven W. Riggins" <mailinglists@geeksrus.com>
To: <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2006 8:11 PM
Subject: [Shotimes] 97 brakes question


> Hi all!  I could sure use some advice.  I am set to get a new wheel
> bearing tomorrow and figure out which brakes are pulsing.  here is
> the saga, and any input would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Last summer my RL brakes overheated so much that the pads melted to the
> disc.  I took it into meineke (not happy with the local dealer's
> previous work) and they replaced the calipers, etc.
>
> The symptom would be a howling just after releasing the brakes after
> they had heated up.
>
> After a week of driving, the howling was still there, though less.  They
> adjusted the emergency brake while the car was on the rack.
>
> It still howls, not very often, and usually when cold.  They seem to
> think that the wheel bearing has gone due to the overheating.
>
> My brakes are pulsating now too (started in late April) but I am not
> sure which wheel yet.  I'm no auto buff, just a geek :)
>
> I have a Fluke IR thermometer so I drove around braking, then measured
> the discs.  Between 0-60f hotter on the left wheel (it fluctuates) while
> the others are consistent and the same temp (fronts and RR)
>
> Meineke put remanufactured calipers on last summer.
>
> My mileage has been as low as 15mpg in the city, 25hwy.
>
> Could the bearing have gone bad, or am I paying $300 for a new wheel
> bearing hub kit
> that I don't need?
>
> What is the best way to figure this out?
>
> They also said they fired the guy who adjusted my emergency brake on the
> rack, that it should have be done on the ground.
>
> Meineke says they use "A C E bearing hub assemblies" and
> the part is $216.
>
> How does this sound?
>
> Thanks :)
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