1999 Chrysler Cirrus 3 set of rear brakes (and rotors) wore

BMHEINO

MEMBER
1999 CHRYSLER CIRRUS
6 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
143 MILES

Rear driver side rotor/brake problem?

3 sets of rear brakes (and rotors) wore down. This happened 3 times in the last 8 months. My brake pads wear down real fast, and start to wreck the rotor, the outer brake pad wears down long before the inner.

Ive changed the calipers 2 times.
Been through 3 rotors
Been through 3 sets of brake pads (even high performance pads).

after each change of parts the car drives fin for about a week, and then a burning smell starts and stops from time to time.

Could it be my hub bearing assembly, could it be warped?

2 Replies

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

MECHANIC
109,885 POSTS

Hi:

It has nothing to do with the bearing. If the outter pad goes before the inner, most likely the caliper is sticking. If you replaced them, and they are doing the same thing, try replacing the rubber brake hose that connects to the caliper. Many times, after years and miles get on a vehicle, the inside of the hose breaks down and will allow pressure to go one way, but prevent it from returning. As a result, the brake keeps pressure on the rotor. Does there seem to be a substantial amount of heat coming from the rear brakes?

Let me know how it goes for you.
Joe