Zclumpy

so my old brake pads were pretty much completely useless and I did a brake pad replacement. Now my front passenger brake is locked up and burning when I drive. Any advice on how to fix this would be greatly appreciated

terrasmak

iTrader: (8)

Sounds like something was not assembled correctly

travlee

iTrader: (8)

when you compressed the piston, did you crack the bleeder valve or open the master cylinder?

Zclumpy

not during the brake pad change but I did afterwards to try to get some of the pressure out of the caliper

dkmura

iTrader: (64)

It's just a guess, but the caliper piston likely has no dust seal or O-ring left and OP pushed on one side of the piston rather than using a tool and cocked the brake cylinder in the bore. Another question that only a physical inspection can truly answer. Zclumpy- how many miles are on your Z and have you done many brake jobs like this?

Zclumpy

it's got about 116k on it. I haven't had it long so this is the first brake job I've done on this car but I've done plenty on other cars before and had no problems.

Atreyu'z 350

Year? Brembo, non-Brembo? What and how did you compress the piston?..

Zclumpy

03 non brembo. Used a brake compression tool

travlee

iTrader: (8)

back to my original question, did you take the cap off the master, or crack the bleeder valve when you compressed it?

Zclumpy

no. Not until after when I tried to relieve pressure

Atreyu'z 350

OK. I'd say disassemble it again, then reassemble it according to this:
http://www.nicoclub.com/service-manu.../coupe/2003/br

Zclumpy

ok thanks

travlee

iTrader: (8)

that is prob your issue then

Zclumpy

Not opening it up?

travlee

iTrader: (8)

yes, you added pressure to a sealed system...

Zclumpy

Any idea on how to relieve the pressure

iideadeyeii

iTrader: (6)

Take is apart and diagnose the problem. You could have diagnosed the problem in the time it took you to post.

Atreyu'z 350

lol Dude! It's too late for that now!

Zclumpy

great. Just replace everything I guess

Atreyu'z 350

No.. Just disassemble them. Look for abnormalities. Then reassemble them according to the FSM(factory service manual). You could've just overlooked something. It happens.