My brakes got hot.I changed pads and Rotors,but they still overheat.?

Question

What can i do> Its a 4x4 1986 suburban

Answer 1

Simple:1.If you rest your foot on the brake, it will heat up, leave yer foot off the brake. 2.If you drive in stop and go traffic alot it will heat up, avoid stop and go traffic. 3.If you drive way fast, then use yer brakes to slow down, it will heat up, don't speed. 4.If you use metallic brake pads, they heat up, use composite pads. Lastly 5. Have your brakes checked by a professional.

Complicated:1.DIY-rent a cylinder hone, re-hone the caliper cylinder lightly, flush brake lines, bleed brakes, test the master cylinder vacuum, equalize the brake manifold so that all four lines have OEM spec'd pressures, use DOT appropo fluid, and make sure you use new caliper retention springs. Also check the brake pedal lifting spring, if it's worn out, the weight of the pedal applies pressure on the brakes.

Answer 2

maybe you're pistons are sticking in the calipers?

you may also need new brake lines...if they melt, they can be forced open when you press the brake pedal down to let fluid go to the calipers, but when you let off, there isn't enough pressure to force the hose open to let the fluid return, so the pistons stay out? not sure man, have a look

Answer 3

The caliper is hanging up or froze. Replace the caliper.

Answer 4

First of all, how do you know they are getting hot. Is it both sides or just one? How long do you have to drive?

Answer 5

sell it 2 me

Answer 6

put on smaller tires and bigger brack rotors

Answer 7

you may have your wheel bearings too tight. also do you ride your brakes.