Ofdems21

Hi I've changed the front brakes on my civic now the front drivers side is getting hot and smoking I've replaced the caliper and bracket and it's still getting hot and smoking any ideas

toyomatt84

iTrader: (1)

Did you clean the rotor off, then seat the pads properly?

Ofdems21

Yes

toyomatt84

iTrader: (1)

When you put the new caliper on, did you grease the sliders?

Ofdems21

Yes I did
It's got me stumped cause I've been doing this stuff for years and have never run into a problem like this

toyomatt84

iTrader: (1)

Yeah, this is a bit weird. I wonder if there isn't something wrong with the ABS module, to where you're getting inconsistent line pressures.

Ofdems21

I'll try unplugging it cleaning the contacs and try plugging it back in and see if that works

Almighty-Si

Jack the car up and try turning the wheel. If it's hard to turn, the caliper is locked up. Even though it's new doesn't mean it can't be bad. I've had it happen to me more than once especially using aftermarket calipers.

Ofdems21

Tried that still the same thing caliper is good

spdracrm3

bad brake hose? restriction inside can leave residual pressure (piston /pads wont retract fully)

Ofdems21

Yep I have even replaced the line still same thing