Lucy McKenna

I was coming home from work and smelt a burning smell once I reached home and obviously it was still dark so I looked for the obvious and just by the corner of my eye I seen that the back drivers side brake pad was red hot any suggestions or answers are appreciated thanks in advance

Jnjrowland

The most likely cause is a frozen caliper at that wheel. It's causing the pads to remain in contact with the rotor and thus generating all that heat. You will probably have to replace the caliper, rotor and pads. I would do the other side rotor too and the pads on both sides for sure.

Additionally you should flush the brake fluid as that much heat has boiled the fluid at that corner. You'll have to bleed that line regardless so may as well do them all.

Good luck with the repairs.

PS - just asking and I know you likely didn't - the parking brake was not on while driving? If it was it could cause that kind of thing and I figured I'd just mention it just in case.

lyleswk

The emer brake cable also has the tendency to freeze up. Don't forget to look at that.