nikon 0 Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 I have just fitted a new disc and pads to the rear nearside because of concernsabout the old disc heating up. I have run the new ones for ~ 90 miles with no grinding,squealing or rumbling but when I got home this eve, the disc was too hot to touch.The disc on the off side was almost cold.Does anyone have any ideas before I commit financial suicide and book it in toa garage? Model is D4-D TR 2.0 '58 plate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Druid Boy 70 Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 It sounds as though either your slave cylinder in the caliper is a bit sticky causing the pads to drag or the handbrake adjustment is incorrect, causing the shoes to drag.More likely the slave cylinder so I would whip the calliper off, give it a good clean and ensure the piston moves freely - well, as freely as a piston will move. While you are at it, check that the handbrake isn't causing the shoes to drag.Um, I presume that you have changed both rear discs? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nikon 0 Posted March 19, 2013 Author Share Posted March 19, 2013 Thanks Druid Boy. We only had time to change one disc on Sunday, hope to change the other one tomorrow.The old disc got hot as well, so changing disc & pads didn't help.Will give the caliper more attention and check the handbrake as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
+robster+ 39 Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 a bad wheel bearing will also really heat up the hub and the wheel but you would normally hear it by this point Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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