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Old 10-05-2009   #1 (permalink)
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Default 1997 3.8 rotors & brake pads

yea 1997 3.8. took off a destroyed rotor replaced it put old pads on(will be putting new ones on tomorrow just didn't have enough time).i let it bleed i compressed piston i put the brake pads back on and pumped the brakes yada yada yada... but i started driving tested out the brakes and all that and the rotor i replaced got extremely hot and smells like something was burning. i have no idea what its from. the only thing i can think of is i didnt put more brake fluid in it. any ideas?
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You need to replace the caliper as well. Also, make sure your caliper pins are moving freely, or that will cause it too......
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