rear rotor overheating & rear break pad sticking

[atblacktalon92]

My 92 eagle talon N/T rear break smells like something burned. I touched the rotor and it was soo hot. I noticed the break pads is sticking to the rotor even if its in park. Do i need a new break calliper? The calliper is stuck and the pad will ruin the rotor is there an easy way to fix the break calliper?

 

[Dreamchaser]

Did you check the parking brake adjustment? should click about 5-6 times when pulled up. It could be a frozen cable not releasing the piston.

 

[dogpoop]

As Dreamchaser mentioned, first insure that the parking park is releasing completely. If that's not the problem, it may very well be a seized brake caliper (which I suspect is a more likely cause of your trouble).

 

[ivanr4g63]

Indeed, you need to replace that Caliper before it warps your rotor, and if possible replace both of them, not really necesary, but its better if you do.

 

[atblacktalon92]

I loosened the park brake adjustment screw because when i tightened it, it makes it worst, and the pad sticks really tight compared to loose park brake adjustment. That explains whenever im reversing and breaking lightly I hear a loud grinding noise . Are rear break calipers expensive? I might try working on it next week since im on holiday break. I'll see if I can figure out how to adjust the calliper although I never worked on breaks before Anyways, thanks for the helpfull info guys. later all.

 

[my95tsi]

stuck caliper...