rear brake problem

[gtiscott]

on my drive home when i pulled up to lights smoke(or steam) came from the passenger side rear brakes, when i looked everything was really hot including the rim, not long had the brakes done so cant be metal on metal or anything....any idea what this could be? does the handbrake control the rear brakes? could this be stuck on slightly?.  also on further inspection both rear calipers look as if they are sitting in different positions, what could cause this? see pics

this one that doesnt look right


this is the one that looks ok but had the smoke and burning smell coming from it




cheers
Scott

[VW BUSH]

looks like the caliper is missing a bolt
Wheel off and check that before you even look at the other wheel.

[gtigolfthree]

The top caliper looks like its hanging off and if the other one is hot would also suggest a problem (sticking on). Have you had work done there recently?

[VW BUSH]

on my drive home when i pulled up to lights smoke(or steam) came from the passenger side rear brakes, when i looked everything was really hot including the rim, not long had the brakes done so cant be metal on metal or anything....any idea what this could be? does the handbrake control the rear brakes? could this be stuck on slightly?.  also on further inspection both rear calipers look as if they are sitting in different positions, what could cause this? see pics
cheers
Scott

 

[AudiA8Quattro]

Does look like the caliper has lost a bolt and pivoted round.

[DAVEMARX]

your bottom caliper bold has sheared.... same happened to me when i bought mine a few months ago.  It had new pads done and wasnt put back properlly.

first it made a knocking and grinding noise like metal on metal then i pulled up to a parking spot and when i reversed it spun the whole caliper up and it got wedged in the caliper guard...

Check it now and dont drive coz if it comes of and get wedged in a wheel you are dead m8

You might find you need new pads coz mine had crumbled and had huge grooves in them.. ill see if photobucket is being nice today and get some pics....which reminds me i must get some maf shot

dave

[gtiscott]

thanks for the replys,  i just had new pads and discs on the rear so something ain't right.. will have to give the garage a call tommorrow and give them a peice of my mind I was going to get the missus to drop it in but dont really want her to drive it either

scott

[gtigolfthree]

No dont drive it tell them to come and collect it. I would be really annoyed and I wouldnt be expecting no bill.

[Wayne]

No dont drive it tell them to come and collect it. I would be really annoyed and I wouldnt be expecting no bill.

+1, do not drive it, let them collect it.

[AudiA8Quattro]

+2, dangerous to drive in current state.