problem with my brakes

**mmxruffryder15** · 06-05-2008 08:37 PM

yesterday i smelt a burning smell from my car nd behold it was from my brakes...my rotors were starting to turn blue nd my pads were turning white from burning...all of this on my rear left wheel...wat can this be my brake line or my caliper???

**mrrod420** · 06-07-2008 06:48 AM

Sounds like the caliper is ceasing up.. Happened to me and waited too long and had to buy a new one

**mmxruffryder15** · 06-08-2008 09:51 AM

iight thanks...bout how much is a new caliper

**RedRocketS4** · 06-09-2008 08:50 AM

agreed. look for a used one and rebuild or go to NAPA. they have them for like $200+core rebuilt. just went through similar situation, but mine wasn't so bad. i luckily found 2 used rotors that had like 30k miles on them, which is fine by me cause they'll only be temporary.

Also,make sure your rotor is warped. if you're not sure, take the rotor to a machine shop and have them measure the run-off. if it's waaayyyy bad, they might not be able to machine the rotor back to spec. in which case, you'll need to buy new rotors.

until all that is done, try to drive easy and not slam on your brakes too bad.

**mmxruffryder15** · 06-09-2008 07:49 PM

yea its my calipers i bought a rebuilt...my rotor nd pads were fine luckily

**NOVAS4** · 11-09-2008 05:57 AM

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