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Old 05-01-06, 10:35 PM
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Dragging brakes

So, i try to install my new Axxis ultimate pads in the front this past weekend, and i find that both my front calipers are seized, or slow...so, i am going to put in new calipers (rebuilt, that is).

But, heres where the problem lies...I had to get on the brakes quite hard today on the way to work, and i felt a sudden drop in the brake pedal pressure, so now my left caliper is dragging on the rotor...i can tell cause it feels like im towing a elephant and also the rotor is turning blue. I am 50 miles from home (at school now) and will install the new calipers/pads this coming weekend, but, what else will i be damaging by having one of the pads dragging? Obviously besides the pads and calipers?

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Jahan
Old 05-02-06, 12:24 PM
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the heat will warp the hell out of your rotors if you drive like that, I would not attempt to drive 50 miles like that. I might be possible if it gets hot enough to damage your wheel bearings also but I think the brake will completely lock up in a few miles
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titanium rotors, lol
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