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Old 09-07-2010, 09:37 PM
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Front Brake Problems

Ok guys lets see who can figure this one out. I have have slotted and cross drilled rotors, single piston chromes calibers, EBC Green pads in the front. This is the problem, when I drive for about 30 mins, you can't touch the front wheels as they are way to hot to touch. Second thing is the brakes make a loud squealing noise once they get hot. noise goes away as I apply the brakes. It kinda feels like the brake are engaging somewhat. Now I changed the pads and the noise stopped but now I can't stop, I have to push real hard on the pedal to stop the car. The rotors seems to be really shiny. Just to let you know I had just changed the master cylinder and brake booster. After I installed the booster and master I noticed that there was brake fluid leaking from the top of the master cover. I fixed that problem but still have the other problems so before I start changing ever thing Let see what you guys think. Thank for your in put.
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Old 09-10-2010, 05:18 AM
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Same as your post on Advanced Tech regarding vibration... you need to give us basic info - year and model of the car would be a good start.

Did you clean an lube all the caliper sliders? Did you verify that the piston is moving freely in the caliper bore?
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Old 09-10-2010, 04:06 PM
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Was the system bled properly???
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Old 11-11-2010, 09:03 PM
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Re: Front Brake Problems

could be the pads, i purchased some slotted and drilled rotors and pads and the pads had a bad smell and squeaked untill i started braking. I switched the front pads to hawks and problem solved.
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Old 11-13-2010, 11:58 AM
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Can't be a serious problem... "jimbo8397" hasn't been back to this site since 9/14, and when he was here, he didn't bother to answer the questions.
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