2007-03-21 03:17:47 · 9 answers · asked by bigladdy1966 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Either improperly installed brake pads, or a sticking caliper.
2007-03-21 03:23:40 · answer #1 · answered by Fitron 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had this happen to one front wheel on a Camaro.The rubber line from the caliper to the frame was broken down internally,the brake fluid would not return after releasing the pedal,causing the caliper piston to remain pressurized.
2007-03-21 10:32:01 · answer #2 · answered by wildmanny2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like the calipers are sticking against the rotor and the friction is causing the heat and smoke. In short, whoever did the work did not check and you need to take it back to them to get the job done right.
2007-03-21 10:23:10 · answer #3 · answered by john s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the calipers are not releasing the rotor and the pads are burning,replace the calipers and brake hoses too.hopefully you didnt warp the rotor and fry the pads.Also oil on the breaksuface could smoke too,spray break cleaner on the surfaces before you drive it to get all oil off
2007-03-21 10:26:45 · answer #4 · answered by bearman48064 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it might be because the brakes are too thick for what they were designed for in a specific model, in better terms the brakes are the wrong ones for the truck you have, or they are still locked in so check the parking brake and stamp on the brake pedal itself to get it "activated" to where it will clamp and unclamp if that makes sense.
2007-03-21 10:23:42 · answer #5 · answered by Chad 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Calipers too tight causing the pads to constantly rub causing heat.
2007-03-21 10:26:34 · answer #6 · answered by parrothed66 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your caliper is not releasing the pads away from your rotors.
If you put it on yourself, you'll have to take it off and losen the bolts. If that don't help, you will need a new caliper. otherwise take it back to whom but it on.
2007-03-21 10:28:09 · answer #7 · answered by Thao Y 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like they are dragging. Take them back to the mechanic. If they overheat you can lose your stopping power and get in a wreck. If they are smoking in the rear and you have drums then they need to be readjusted. Get a new mechanic.
2007-03-21 10:24:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they tightened the calipers with the pads on them too tight and they are rubbing and causing this - take it back immediately to get fixed
2007-03-21 10:22:01 · answer #9 · answered by T F 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋