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nammy · 12-08-2007, 10:50 AM

i have a problem with my stock s14 rear calipers...a few nights ago i had to hard brake cause an a$$ hole in front of me...and i knew my brake pads and rotors are pretty beat...so any ways after that hard brake my rear brake started making like metal to metal grinding sounds...at first i thought i jus needed to pads and rotors but it would still sound like its grinding even with my foot off the brakes...could it be a seized caliper?....and if so can i buy a kit like this to rebuild http://www.autozone.com/R,APP1128425...ductDetail.htm am i screwed?

*brndck* · 12-08-2007, 11:03 AM

first things first. take your rear wheels off and LOOK at the brakes. from what you stated it sounds like you're metal on metal. or maybe you're just hitting the wear indicator. maybe you should check them out before posting. just a thought.

aznpoopy · 12-08-2007, 11:07 AM

+1

you are probably down to the wear indicator

but um, take off the wheel and look first. we can't check your car out for you over the internet

**mrmephistopheles** · 12-08-2007, 11:10 AM

Seconding the (preliminary) diagnosis of worn pads.

Identify which corner is problematic.
Remove the wheel.
Inspect the brakes carefully.
Take pics to show us.

*njd07* · 12-08-2007, 03:17 PM

had this happen to my beater.....make sure you change the pads asap or else you will wreck the rotors and need them replaced too

Addicted2Kouki · 12-08-2007, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by njd07

had this happen to my beater.....make sure you change the pads asap or else you will wreck the rotors and need them replaced too

+1 replace pads and rotors.

12-08-2007, 10:50 AM	#1
nammy Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: rochester Posts: 63 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	brake question...please help >.<" i have a problem with my stock s14 rear calipers...a few nights ago i had to hard brake cause an a$$ hole in front of me...and i knew my brake pads and rotors are pretty beat...so any ways after that hard brake my rear brake started making like metal to metal grinding sounds...at first i thought i jus needed to pads and rotors but it would still sound like its grinding even with my foot off the brakes...could it be a seized caliper?....and if so can i buy a kit like this to rebuild http://www.autozone.com/R,APP1128425...ductDetail.htm am i screwed?

12-08-2007, 03:17 PM	#5
njd07 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: canada Age: 39 Posts: 644 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	had this happen to my beater.....make sure you change the pads asap or else you will wreck the rotors and need them replaced too __________________ s13 parts fs:http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=193416 sr parts fs: http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=193399 s14 parts fs:http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=193420 180sx part out http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=203711

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12-08-2007, 11:03 AM	#2
brndck Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: torrance, ca Age: 43 Posts: 12,686 Trader Rating: (130) Rides Gallery: brndck Feedback Score: 130 reviews	first things first. take your rear wheels off and LOOK at the brakes. from what you stated it sounds like you're metal on metal. or maybe you're just hitting the wear indicator. maybe you should check them out before posting. just a thought.

12-08-2007, 11:07 AM	#3
aznpoopy Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: New Jersey Age: 44 Posts: 5,013 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	+1 you are probably down to the wear indicator but um, take off the wheel and look first. we can't check your car out for you over the internet