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Buggy Disaster Samba Member
Joined: November 21, 2010 Posts: 297 Location: Kennesaw GA
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Posted: Sun Jan 01, 2012 6:26 pm Post subject: Disc brake conversion- Overheating/sticking |
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I installed a latest rage rear disc brake conversion kit on my buggy. When cold I have a normal pedal, and a little drag (when tire is jacked) but as a drive, within 2 miles, I can feel the brakes start to drag. The longer I drive, the hotter/ more drag they get. I ended up having to pull over due to them dragging so much. Needless to say they where smoking pretty badly.
What causes this? The brakes have been bled well, all lines look good and are only 6 months old. The buggy stops great.
Im thinking pressure isn't being released, so the more I stop, the more pressure is being built up. _________________ My 4 Seater 1835cc Build page
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Axitech Samba Member
Joined: August 31, 2011 Posts: 1265 Location: Bucks County, Pa
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Posted: Sun Jan 01, 2012 8:19 pm Post subject: lots of questions |
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Not knowing what rotors and calipers you are using:
Is your pedal free play adjusted properly?
Are your lines old and falling apart inside? A hose collapsing inside can allow the brakes to actuate but not release the fluid when you lift your foot.
Do the calipers have parking brakes as a 'built-in' feature? Are they dragging due to this?
I'm sure someone with specific knowledge will be along shortly. Mine is general knowledge of automotive braking systems, but very little VW experience. I hope it helps. Bob |
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markhuebbe Samba Member
Joined: March 08, 2006 Posts: 379 Location: St. Louis, USA
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Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2012 8:44 am Post subject: |
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Does the kit use a single piston sliding caliper? I've had problems with those in the past. The sliding pins freeze up and the caliper never releases pressure on the outside pad. _________________ 1970 Beetle - Rally car
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Buggy Disaster Samba Member
Joined: November 21, 2010 Posts: 297 Location: Kennesaw GA
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fugazi885 Samba Member
Joined: April 12, 2011 Posts: 89 Location: Phoenix
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Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2012 12:30 am Post subject: |
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I once had a similar problem with brakes sticking that got worse the longer I drove the car. The rod that engages the master cylinder was adjusted too tight and would allow fluid to enter the wheel cylinders (drum brakes in my case) but would not allow it to return to the reservoir when the pedal was released. Try backing off the rod to the master cylinder a bit and see if that helps. |
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