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What does it mean when your brakes are smoking and the pads are on fire?
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∙ 14y ago
It means check your brakes.
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∙ 14y ago
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Why are my brakes smoking in my 1990 Hyundai excel?
Smoking brakes usually indicate a stuck caliper or improper install on pads/shoes. Have you calipers checked and make use they move smoothly.
What if your brakes are smoking on my Acura?
It most likely means that your brakes are very hot, and that some sort of liquid has touched your brake pads or rotors. Be careful about warping in the rotor.
When do you pump brakes after changing pads?
Bleed brakes after changing pads to extract any air bobbles.
Why do some brakes pads have?
Have what?
What does it mean when your brakes make grinding noise when you stop?
The brake pads are worn out and need to be replaced. The grinding sound means your brakes are about to stop working.
Are front brake pads and front brakes the same?
The brake pads are a part of the braking system. Many people do refer to the brake pads as "the brakes", but you'll need to make sure the rotors and calipers are working properly as well. Additionally, The term 'brake pads' are associated with 'disc brake' systems. Earlier vehicles had 'brake shoes' which were associated with 'drum brakes'. Depending on the year of the car, front brakes could mean either and is a generic term.
How many pads on front brakes?
There are 2 pads on each brake.
Does the brake wear warning display mean replace the brake pads or brakes?
It means you need to change the worn parts, usually pads or shoes in the drum
Do you need shoes or pads for front brakes on 1998 volkswagen jetta?
Pads--and if you've got disc brakes on the back of the car, which I think you do, you need pads back there too.
How do you change bake brakes on a 1992 Lincoln continental?
If you mean the back brakes, I have a 1994 Lincoln Continental. To replace the pads on the back, I had to buy a special tool to depress the cylinder. Its a screw type cylinder and had to have this tool to put new pads on.
Is brake pads on the front or back of the car?
brake pads can either be on the front or rear of a car... it all depends on if it has disc or drum brakes on the rear... drum brakes have shoes not pads
How do you fix brakes that dont work after putting on new pads?
bleed brakes
