Right front brake getting hot on 2011 FWD Equinox

[Old School]

Hello Old School here, about six weeks ago I stopped at a stop light. When I started driving I smelled something getting hot and noticed a vibration in the front end of car. I stopped and checked and found the right front brake caliper and rotor were extremely hot. I had to continue driving and after about 10 miles the vibration stopped and the brake cooled down. I put a new caliper on but the old brake pads were not worn anywhere down to need replacement according to the repair manual so I reused them. Drove for almost 3 to 4 weeks with no problem then same thing happened. I had to keep driving and again after about 10 miles the vibration stopped and brake cooled down. Only the right front brake does this. Hope someone can help don't want to take it to dealer I know what will happen. Thanks in advance

 

[SteveK]

WAG. you need new pads. If the caliper has to extend past a point it gets stuck and does not release immediately.

 

[Hey Vern!]

Check your brake hose on that wheel. i have heard that they can collapse and keep pressure on the brakes.

 

[ricklack]

also make sure you used enough brake lube on the sliding parts of the caliper, vibration clips etc and it is not binding

 

[Old School]

WAG. you need new pads. If the caliper has to extend past a point it gets stuck and does not release immediately.

Thanks I will put new ones on that would be a cheap fix.

 

[Old School]

also make sure you used enough brake lube on the sliding parts of the caliper, vibration clips etc and it is not binding

Thanks I will double check everything.

 

[Old School]

Check your brake hose on that wheel. i have heard that they can collapse and keep pressure on the brakes.

Thanks I would never have thought of that. Will check it out.

 

[Old School]

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Check your brake hose on that wheel. i have heard that they can collapse and keep pressure on the brakes

 

[Old School]

Hey Vern you just answered the $ 64,000 question sorry I can’t pay you but I can sure thank you a million. The metal bracket that secures the hose rusted and crushed the hose. Amazing what winter and salt
will do. Thanks again and for all the other ideas too.

 

[Hey Vern!]

Hi Old School,

Good news! Glad you have resolved the issue.