Brakes Overheating

[Stang70Fastback]

Originally Posted by RZNT4R

I'm no expert in US weather, but you might be having some brake seizing issues if they've never been dismantled, cleaned and had brake lube applied appropriately. Winter is ROUGH, and road abrasives and salt are ROUGH on disc brakes. Here in Quebec, most disc brake pads that have been lubed will seize solid in the rack in about a year in a half if they're left alone. Considering most cars leave the dealer lots with completely dry brakes, it wouldn't be a surprise to see them starting to jam within a year after they're put in service.

Not sure what kind of weird, caustic chemicals they use up in Quebec, but no new car should have brakes seizing up after just one winter, no matter how salty it gets...

[RZNT4R]

That's the sad reality though.

[maslin]

Originally Posted by Stang70Fastback

Not sure what kind of weird, caustic chemicals they use up in Quebec, but no new car should have brakes seizing up after just one winter, no matter how salty it gets...

I’m with you. 15 years in the automotive industry I’ve seen maybe 10 seized calipers. Never seen pads seized “in the rack”, not once. Plenty of real winters between Virginia, Montana and Oregon.

[RZNT4R]

Originally Posted by maslin

I’m with you. 15 years in the automotive industry I’ve seen maybe 10 seized calipers. Never seen pads seized “in the rack”, not once. Plenty of real winters between Virginia, Montana and Oregon.

Having to hammer pads out of a rack is a regular occurrence, having rotors rusted to the hubs so hard you've got to shatter them with a sledgehammer isn't even rare. Most things require the oxy acetylene torch to be removed. That is my life.

[nico_rsx]

Originally Posted by maslin

I’m with you. 15 years in the automotive industry I’ve seen maybe 10 seized calipers. Never seen pads seized “in the rack”, not once. Plenty of real winters between Virginia, Montana and Oregon.

I've seen easily more than 10 seized calipers and I dont even work in the auto industry
It happens to me at least on 2 occasion Not on a brand new car tough.

[Stang70Fastback]

I've had a seized caliper before. It was because the car was 15 years old. I stand by the fact that a properly manufactured and maintained new vehicle shouldn't have parts failing as a result of salty winters in 1-2 years. OEMs test for this. Calipers have grease and rubber boots on the slider pins.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Stang70Fastback

Calipers have grease and rubber boots on the slider pins.

If a boot gets the smallest nick, it's goodbye. I've personally seen it happen on a new-ish car. Rare for a new one but not out of the question. Doesn't take long for the corrosion to set in.


edit: Pucks in the caliper, though? I've seen them jam and wear crooked. Once they start going south, the caliper jams too.

[RZNT4R]

Originally Posted by Stang70Fastback

I've had a seized caliper before. It was because the car was 15 years old. I stand by the fact that a properly manufactured and maintained new vehicle shouldn't have parts failing as a result of salty winters in 1-2 years. OEMs test for this. Calipers have grease and rubber boots on the slider pins.

They don't jam on the slide pins, rust builds up between the racks and abutment shims, seizing the pad in place.

[Stang70Fastback]

I've never had that happen either, but I have always properly greased my pads when I install them. I assume the factory does the same. My BRZ has gone through many winters without issues.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Stang70Fastback

I've never had that happen either, but I have always properly greased my pads when I install them. I assume the factory does the same. My BRZ has gone through many winters without issues.

Factory brake pads are installed bone dry. At least mine were. I'm still on the originals after 50 K.

[Stang70Fastback]

Well my factory brakes survived 3 winters in Chicago with no issues

[gravitylover]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Factory brake pads are installed bone dry. At least mine were. I'm still on the originals after 50 K.

I got about 90k on the rears and ~105 on the fronts.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by gravitylover

I got about 90k on the rears and ~105 on the fronts.

That's nice balance for wear. Impressive.

[sato]

I'm almost at 100k and haven't changed anything. Looking forward to it though, since it seems my rotors are a bit warped (very noticeable when a bit of water splashes around).