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Smoke From Rear Wheel!!
Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2005 8:25 pm
by bigbluemav
Hi All
After driving approx 8km's this am, I got out of the Mav' and noticed smoke wofting from the left rear wheel.(
)
Thinking, this is not good..........I haven't even taken the wheel off yet (tomorrow job due to not getting home until 7:45pm) what could it be?
I'm thinking wheel bearing... but couldn't hear any squealing from the wheel, but the p/s window was up, d/s window down and I don't hear much over the engine and half worn MT/R's.
Haven't had any prob's with rear brakes, but with smoke, I'm thinking wheel bearing.
What does everyone think, what else should I look for, what else could it be?
As usual, all help greatly appreciated.
Regards
Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2005 8:28 pm
by Marty1
Hand brake stuck/draging???
Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2005 8:40 pm
by J Top
Handbrake is on the driveshaft.
Seized or semi-seized rear caliper, either the piston or the sliders.
J Top
Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2005 9:03 pm
by bigbluemav
J Top wrote:Handbrake is on the driveshaft.
Seized or semi-seized rear caliper, either the piston or the sliders.
J Top
Ahhhh....that's something I didn't think of!! I've got a habit of thinking worst case scenario, but then again, replacing disc pads and a caliper I'm thinking won't be cheap hey?!
I assume to check, check wear on pads??
Regards
Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2005 10:07 pm
by ozy1
this is a common problem on GQ's, as the slides seize, piston can seize, and brakes often have pressure applied, best bet is to, remove calliper and check cage slides first then check to see if the piston slides, should slide easiely,
Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2005 10:08 pm
by Zute
Should be a lot of fine black crap around wheel rim & on caliper. More than whats on the other side.
Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2005 6:47 am
by bigbluemav
Ta for the replies all, I'll take off both wheels today and compare.
I'm assuming the seizing of the sliders is the initial problem and that this is caused by a build up of waste pad material, so I'll clean up both sides.
Regards
Dave Mc
Re: Smoke From Rear Wheel!!
Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2005 4:14 pm
by alrob
bigbluemav wrote:Hi All
After driving approx 8km's this am, I got out of the Mav' and noticed smoke wofting from the left rear wheel.(
)
lighten up on the right foot perhaps?
Re: Smoke From Rear Wheel!!
Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2005 4:22 pm
by scout392
alrob wrote:bigbluemav wrote:Hi All
After driving approx 8km's this am, I got out of the Mav' and noticed smoke wofting from the left rear wheel.(
)
lighten up on the right foot perhaps?
Burn out comp???
Re: Smoke From Rear Wheel!!
Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2005 4:44 pm
by bigbluemav
alrob wrote:bigbluemav wrote:Hi All
After driving approx 8km's this am, I got out of the Mav' and noticed smoke wofting from the left rear wheel.(
)
lighten up on the right foot perhaps?
Oh yeah the TD42 is a tyre smoker!!
Hence my thread asking about an engine swap in the Nissan section (Blatant Plug)
Regards