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stevie d



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United Kingdom 2003 Defender 90 Td5 SW Alpine White
Rear brakes Sticking on TD5
This has happened about 3 times now.

After parking, I have noticed some drag on the car, drivable in low gears.

Anyhow, once around the block and the brakes free up.

Today managed to get under the truck and found rear brakes very hot - enough to burn finger on offside, near side also seemed hot, but didn't fancy two blisters.

Ideas guys, is it mechanical or something else? (only happens after parking) Bow down

Steve Defender 90 TD5 Station Wagon
Discovery 3 HSE
BMW 330i Coupe
Post #36721 21st Jul 2010 8:34pm
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ibexman



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Strange i would checkout transmission brake ????
Post #36723 21st Jul 2010 9:10pm
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stevie d



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I originally thought handbrake, but I don't generally use it as have had problems with that as well (although ok at the moment).

Today was the first time I had chance to get under car when it had happened.

Definitely rear brakes as 'red hot' front brakes just warm.

Steve Defender 90 TD5 Station Wagon
Discovery 3 HSE
BMW 330i Coupe
Post #36724 21st Jul 2010 9:18pm
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Zinke



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Very common problem on rear callipers. If you have a look i would say the pistons in the calliper are corroded. Either buy 2 new callipers (always replace in axle pairs) or 2 new piston and seal kits (SEE500140)
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stevie d



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Zinke,

Thanks for info.

How easy is it to service pistons?

Steve Defender 90 TD5 Station Wagon
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BMW 330i Coupe
Post #36766 22nd Jul 2010 6:56pm
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landy andy



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Don't bother Steve. Fit new, some times a good clean with wire brush will work, but it is BRAKES.

Allmakes ones are ok.

Andy
Post #36774 22nd Jul 2010 8:10pm
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Zinke



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The seals aren't too difficult to do. Just need to be very clean when you do it.

I always find it best to shot blast them and paint them while your at it.

Another thing you can consider is stainless steel pistons.
Post #36776 22nd Jul 2010 8:38pm
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