Need help with brakes

I installed new pads and rotors about 10,000 miles ago. They aren't OEM, but aren't upgraded either. It's the best ones I could get at oriellies that matched my vehicle.

The front left brakes seem to be always applying pressure against the rotor, which seems to be a piston problem??? The pad and rotor are still smooth but some times it squeaks just driving. Any ideas?

 

Is the rotor is heating up or maybe pulling to one side or the other when you drive ? JMO, sounds like a stuck caliper.

 

i took everything apart and looked at it. it appears that the front drivers brakes are sticking on the outside of the rotor. i sprayed it with brake cleaner but it still seems like those two pistons are sticking out too far. any suggestions?

 

Caliper is seized. If you're adventurous you could rebuild it yourself but it's quicker to exchange

 

Is that a do-it-yourself job? Last time I did stuff I didn't have the best luck bleeding them

 

Two bolts and the brake line hold the caliper on. You will need to plug the brake line (and make sure the reservoir stays full) while you swap the caliper but it's pretty easy (if you have ABS, be careful of the ABS wire). When you have removed the caliper, the rotor will come loose-use a couple of lug nuts to keep it lined up while you install the new caliper.

Easier to bleed with a second person or a Motive Brake Bleeder-remember that either way you bleed the brakes, start with the right rear and work your way to the left rear, right front and finally left front (farthest from the reservoir to nearest).

Good luck.

 

This is good advice. Round the nut off and well, it will be a pain to fix.