Brake overheating

[sham733]

Hi,
I have a quick question and I do hope all you guys can give me a respond on this. Mercedes have told that my brake overheating.Will it effect anything to my car.Hope to get advised from u.

Thanks.

 

[television]

A few more details please, which brake and where

 

[sham733]

Hi television,
overheating at rear brake. that what mercedes told me.

 

[Ellsy Tanners]

I would be inclined to replace the disc,s and pads and clean up and correctly grease the caliper. If the brakes are binding they could over heat and even catch fire.

Check the parking brake shoes are ok inside the rear disc while its removed.

 

[television]

2 reasons for the rears to overheat, sticking pistons, or pads, the other that applies to older cars is the collapse of the rear flexible pipes on the inside that prevents the pistons from backing off after a stop

 

[sham733]

Hi Ellsy,
What I have notice that another problem is my handbrake light stick. Does it cause my rear brake overheating?

 

[sham733]

I would like to take my car to garage but I'm really worried that the overheating brake could cause a fire at the back of my car if the distance to get to garage too far.

 

[meanie]

Your original post doesn't say why you took it in to Mercs in the first place.
If it wasn't for a brake fault,then the chances it are it's not too dramatic,as you would have noticed the smell.
If that is the case,then take it to someone that you trust.
I would get it done sooner rather than later though,as you don't want to cause yourself more problems(ie.wheel bearings etc.).

 

[television]

Any garage can fix brakes, can you push the car when it is in N

 

[Ellsy Tanners]

I doubt it will catch fire that easily, its just a absolute worst case senario. Just take it easy and get it to a dealer, indie as soon as possible.

The parking brake light is most likely just cable adjustment.

To be sure, jack up the offending wheel and make sure with the brakes and parking brake off and make sure it turns resonably easily. if it is jammed up solid then you may need to get it recovered but the chances are you will be fine.

 

[television]

I agree with Ellsy above on that

 

[sham733]

meanie and television,
I took my car to mErcedes dealer for winter check and they have listed few things that need attention to my car. one of them is :
sign of osr brake overheating.

Last week, I went to Sainsbury with the car and I was raining. As soon as I got into my parking garage I can hear funny sound from the back but when I brake my car the sound disappear and I suspect I came from the brake and might be I had been overheated.

I just parked my car since then and waiting to take to garage to get repaired but still worry if drive too long could cause fire or other problem to wheel or car.

Really need to get this thing sorted. Please help

 

[meanie]

Any garage can fix brakes, can you push the car when it is in N

Agreed-the only difference between them is how much of your braking system they think needs 'fixing' & how much it costs you!!!

 

[television]

If you can push the car with th brake off and in N or D then you have no worries on driving to the garage

 

[sham733]

Mercedes dealer quoted me £282 and the independent garage will cost me £150+VAT. What made me in puzzle is the distance to get them which mercedes dealer is just 10 mins drive and ready anytime to get it repaired but the independent garage asked me to take the car this saturday and will get repaired next week. I'm worry too much driving will overheat the brake.

 

[television]

Mercedes dealer quoted me £282 and the independent garage will cost me £150+VAT. What made me in puzzle is the distance to get them which mercedes dealer is just 10 mins drive and ready anytime to get it repaired but the independent garage asked me to take the car this saturday and will get repaired next week. I'm worry too much driving will overheat the brake.

Please read post 14 and try that first

 

[meanie]

Mercedes dealer quoted me £282 and the independent garage will cost me £150+VAT. What made me in puzzle is the distance to get them which mercedes dealer is just 10 mins drive and ready anytime to get it repaired but the independent garage asked me to take the car this saturday and will get repaired next week. I'm worry too much driving will overheat the brake.

Bit puzzled.We know that Mercs have looked at it & as such have given you a price based on what they've seen(although my money's on that rising before it's ready for collection).
But the price from the indie is based on what information.And why do they want it dropped off on Saturday if they are going to look at it next week.
Doesn't fill me with confidence!

 

[television]

Bit puzzled.We know that Mercs have looked at it & as such have given you a price based on what they've seen(although my money's on that rising before it's ready for collection).
But the price from the indie is based on what information.And why do they want it dropped off on Saturday if they are going to look at it next week.
Doesn't fill me with confidence!

I have to agree with you on both counts

 

[sham733]

The price from indie is based on the information I gave them from on the evaluation sheet given by the Mercs. The indie asked me to bring in the car this sat so they can better look at it and be sure which parts to order and then decide arrange another day for repair. If you're in my position, which one to choose?

 

[meanie]

Being nosey now-what does £282 buy you from Mercedes?