M2FNG Posted November 25, 2013 Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 Got my mtec drilled and grooved discs and green stuff pad put on the motor about a month ago, but didn't drive it till now, so i was expecting it squeak and grind for a few miles till. after a short drive i noticed my rear driver side disc was smoking. i still think all for brakes are grinding. im thinking the caliper has seized due to it not being driven for a month. Iv got a friend coming round tomorrow to have a look for me has anyone had these issues before or know what it could be? cheers Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arizona Posted November 25, 2013 Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 did you leave the handbrake on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M2FNG Posted November 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 yes and no, had it off for 3 weeks and for the last week it was on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arizona Posted November 25, 2013 Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 might be combo of sticky caliper sliders and stuck handbrake shoes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claytonst202 Posted November 25, 2013 Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 i had this problem on a previous celica it was the caliper sliders just got new ones and was sorted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M2FNG Posted November 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 cheers for the info, il check all these tomorrow and hopefully have her running perfect again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Chris_ Posted November 25, 2013 Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 (edited) Could be sticky sliders or sticking piston. Stuck handbrakes are normally the shoe sticking to the drum and will release when moved, so unlikely unless it's a sticky cable (you'd feel this on the handbrake lever) Sliders are easy. Get them out, gentle taps with a hammer if needed (be careful not to squash end out) then clean up with wire wool or fine wet & dry (plus WD40, but avoid getting it on seals) Then re-grease thoroughly when refitting. Stuck pistons also freed the same way (hint - pump brake pedal to push piston out, if it's more than one piston then clamp non-seized one in) Clean up piston with wire wool & wd40. Remove brown gunk from caliper, but don't use wd40 / solvent as the seal will be destryed. Lube piston with brake fluid to re-insert - don't use wd40 or oil. edit note - it's worth clamping the flexi hose one the piston's come out past it's seal before the system empties (use a pair of mole grips if you don't have the official tool) and keeping the brake fluid topped up. This will save an awful lot of pain bleeding the brakes later - especially if you have ABS. You will just need to bleed the one corner. Open up the bleed nipple to let air out as you push the piston back in afterwards. Edited November 25, 2013 by _Chris_ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M2FNG Posted November 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 Cheers for all the advice. Finally got it all sorted. Turned out to be the brake pad holders from euro car parts, just a tad too big, so that was an easy filing down job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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