Emergency Brake Pad issue?
#1
Race Director
Thread Starter
Emergency Brake Pad issue?
OK, so i replaced all 4 rotors, and installed new racing pads. On the way down to Laguna Seca, about 80 miles, I kept getting the smell of burning brake pads. I did 6 sessions at Laguna, and the smell was bad for all six.
What I'm wondering is if when I put on the new rotors, I should've backed the emergency brake pads back using the knurled ****. I just left them in the same location when I put on the new rotors.
What I'm wondering is if when I put on the new rotors, I should've backed the emergency brake pads back using the knurled ****. I just left them in the same location when I put on the new rotors.
#2
Nordschleife Master
I suggest that you jack up the rear and spin / rotate a wheel and feel for drag .
It might be a good idea to pull the rear rotors and look to see that everything is at it should be .
It might be a good idea to pull the rear rotors and look to see that everything is at it should be .
#3
Race Director
Thread Starter
I'm off to buttonwillow this weekend, so I'll remove the rotors before going down there. Don't want fire coming out of the rear of the girl.
#5
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Did you clean the rotors with brake cleaner before installing? When you get them new, they usually have a bit of oil on them to prevent them from rusting.