Front D.S. brake not working. Rust all over rotor
05-19-2005, 07:18 PM
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Front D.S. brake not working. Rust all over rotor
I have intermittent power braking, I am taking it to the dealer, however do you guys know if perhaps i lost my powerbrakes due to my Driver side caliper not making contact with the rotor ( basically the brake is busted ) I noticed that after it rained and I drove the car for sometime that the rotor on that side is still rusty as if no contact is made between the rotor and caliper. What the hell is this all about ? and would this cause my power braking to go too ? BTW my brake fluid if over the MAX level now as well now . What the hell is wrong with my car ?!?
05-19-2005, 07:36 PM
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seized piston?
the piston in the caliper might have stuck. It means that brake caliper will not clamp down when you step on the brakes.
Drive real slowly to a mechanic. you need to get that looked at NOW.
Drive real slowly to a mechanic. you need to get that looked at NOW.
05-19-2005, 07:39 PM
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Your brakes should not be rusty after you run them.
The rust should run off. They could look like this, but even this will go away after break in (new pads on old rotors).
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/59187/rear_brake_wear.jpg">
Sounds like you have a problem. I'd start by bleeding the brakes. Also, my guess would be a master cylinder problem. If your brakes aren't clamping than it's a system problem, as in there's no pressure getting to the caliper piston.
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/59187/rear_brake_wear.jpg">
Sounds like you have a problem. I'd start by bleeding the brakes. Also, my guess would be a master cylinder problem. If your brakes aren't clamping than it's a system problem, as in there's no pressure getting to the caliper piston.
05-19-2005, 08:25 PM
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Re: Not running has noting to do with the brakes my friend. Sounds like your car has more problems.
Oh, i know. It has engine probs as well as this brake prob now. Maybe i will roll it off a cliff and collect the insurance money, I am sick of this Lemon
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