Brakes - Overusing My Rears?

One Bad Sixxx · August 12th, 2011, 01:31 PM

Now, this just happened last night, I have a mean "grinding" coming from my right rear brake assembly. There's now some lines showing up on my rotor, probably being caused by a bad pad or what-have-you. Though, wait... Thought about it...

Could I be overusing my rear brakes?

I had posted earlier about doing the BAER swap for the front, and we know those calipers are dual piston. The Cobra in this body style, which has this brake set-up stock, has a hydraboost system. I do not (GT).

So, in theory, (correct me if I'm wrong), could I be under working my front brakes, leading me to over use my rear brakes, using them up quicker??

One Bad Sixxx · August 12th, 2011, 07:27 PM

Ok, so none of this was relevant. I had no choice but to take it in and found out my calipers were frozen closed. Check this picture out...

Melted that brake pad like a boss!! What you see behind is the rotor, eaten alive. Now, how did I not see this? Cuz this was the inboard pad. Fml...

Mustang Boy · August 13th, 2011, 02:03 PM

Looks like it is time for some new calipers, rotors, and pads.

August 12th, 2011, 01:31 PM	#1
One Bad Sixxx Enthusiast '02 4.3L V6 / '95 GT 5.0L Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Nellis AFB, Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 515 iTrader: 0 reviews	Brakes - Overusing My Rears? Now, this just happened last night, I have a mean "grinding" coming from my right rear brake assembly. There's now some lines showing up on my rotor, probably being caused by a bad pad or what-have-you. Though, wait... Thought about it... Could I be overusing my rear brakes? I had posted earlier about doing the BAER swap for the front, and we know those calipers are dual piston. The Cobra in this body style, which has this brake set-up stock, has a hydraboost system. I do not (GT). So, in theory, (correct me if I'm wrong), could I be under working my front brakes, leading me to over use my rear brakes, using them up quicker?? __________________

August 12th, 2011, 07:27 PM	#2
One Bad Sixxx Enthusiast '02 4.3L V6 / '95 GT 5.0L Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Nellis AFB, Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 515 iTrader: 0 reviews	Ok, so none of this was relevant. I had no choice but to take it in and found out my calipers were frozen closed. Check this picture out... Melted that brake pad like a boss!! What you see behind is the rotor, eaten alive. Now, how did I not see this? Cuz this was the inboard pad. Fml... __________________

August 13th, 2011, 02:03 PM	#3
Mustang Boy Hardcore Enthusiast 1994 Mustang GT 14.582@92.58MPH Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: tampa florida Posts: 1,729 iTrader: 1 reviews	Looks like it is time for some new calipers, rotors, and pads. __________________ 315's Crew Black and White Crew Crew Member #2

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