Strange occurance last night.

1. N80Jamie Established Member Joined: Nov 2009 Telford Posts: 1331 EP82 Starlet GT

   #1 19th May 2010, 16:02

   Last night as i was driving along i noticed that my brake pedal was getting firmer and firmer. It got to the point that the car was braking itself (brakes stuck on) and i could hardly move anywhere. When i pulled up and got out of the car you can imagine the smell and heat coming from the brakes. As far as i know, all 4 were locked up. I had to leave the car standing for about an hour before they all free'd up again. Does anyone know what would have caused this and if it will happen again?
   
   Jamie.
2. user_38198 Established Member Joined: Oct 2009 West Mids Posts: 1847 Peugeot 106 1.1

   #2 19th May 2010, 22:56

   Im just having a stab in the dark but did you have enough brake fluid in your car? Was the warning light on the dash?
3. N80Jamie Established Member Joined: Nov 2009 Telford Posts: 1331 EP82 Starlet GT

   #3 20th May 2010, 00:16

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Meto Im just having a stab in the dark but did you have enough brake fluid in your car? Was the warning light on the dash?

   Yes and no haha, cheers for trying to help though
4. Railroader Established Member Joined: Dec 2009 Bolton Posts: 1068 Saxo 1.4i sx

   #4 20th May 2010, 00:39

   a guess it could be air in the system? if one caliper is binding, then it will overheat and cause the air to expand and press against the other 3 brakes
5. user_32315 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2009 Uppingham, Rutland Posts: 9569 mk1 JP4'd VTR, '16 Fabia Monte Carlo

   #5 20th May 2010, 02:42

   might as well bleed them, for peace of mind
6. user_34087 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2009 Chelmsford Posts: 8662 8 Valve 'R.

   #6 20th May 2010, 03:28

   Yeah, air in the system, check for air bubbles/bleed the brakes.
   
   Replaced them recently? (Brakes)
7. Stevo123 Established Member Joined: Apr 2009 Redcar Posts: 1971 2000 Posi Blue vtr

   #7 20th May 2010, 12:04

   I think rail roader may be along the right lines, good theory mate.
   
   However what has caused the heat build up in the first place? I would be changing brake master cylinder as a matter of precaution as well as fresh fluid in the system.