M1009 Brake Pad Question

[Rustyshackelford]

Is it normal with a new brake pad install to smell a little burning brakes after install? Or is this a sign that I need new calipers?

 

[scottladdy]

Is it normal with a new brake pad install to smell a little burning brakes after install? Or is this a sign that I need new calipers?

I wouldn't consider it so. Check the caliper for binding. If it is binding, check to see if you have a bad hose. As the hoses get old the rubber collapses internally and can restrict the pressure from returning back up the lines.

 

[Gripy]

did you use the correct break fluid? In the mil they used DOT5. DOT 5 does not mix with water. DOT 3 & 4 do mix with water.

Sounds likes your calipers are binding if your lines are in good condition.

 

[Rustyshackelford]

It's all dot 5 with new brake lines and it brakes evenly when stopping quickly.

 

[Rustyshackelford]

Is there a treatment for binding calipers other than replacement?

 

[Recovry4x4]

Infrared gun. Monitor and.compare temps. Only treatment for binding calipers is clean and lubed slides. Binding pistons require rebuild or replace. If temps are similar on both sides, odds are you will be fine.

 

[Gripy]

At least calipers are cheap to replace. And you can get lifetime warranty on them.

 

[Rustyshackelford]

Temps are similar hot but not very hot. It won't burn my hand.

 

[Rustyshackelford]

It stopped after a couple days.