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Right front Brake heating up

Discussion in 'Wrangler JK (2007-2017)' started by MD-11Jeep, Aug 21, 2022.

  1. Aug 21, 2022 at 5:57 PM
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    MD-11Jeep

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    My wife and I bought a 2012 Wrangler Sport Unlimited a few months ago as a fun toy. It is in good shape with 200,000 miles on it. The front right brake was sticking and overheating so I changed pads, rotors, and calipers on both sides. Bled the brakes on both sides. After driving it for about 25 miles the right side is smelling hot as if the new caliper is still sticking. Any suggestions on what to check next??
     
  2. Aug 21, 2022 at 8:49 PM
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    aggrex

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    Haven't worked on my '16 Jk brakes yet probably because its a 6spd MT 30K but on other vehicles there are slide pins that need to be lubed as well as metal contact points on the pads. Proper and complete bleeding all the air out of the lines. Some aftermarket / reman calipers may be hit or miss or just ok. Since the Jeep was purchased with the problem perhaps the previous owner messed with or had issues with the master cylinder etc. These are just some thoughts....
     
  3. Aug 22, 2022 at 9:58 AM
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    Thanks for the feedback.
     

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