Hi guys,
Replaced my front pads and rotors early in the summer with Centric rotors and Centric ceramic pads (first time using this brand). Noticed in the last few weeks ago a smell coming from the front brakes after a short drive (10 kms). The smell would be so bad, it would come through the vents while driving. I've placed my fingers through the wheel holes near the rotors and they don't seem to be hot at all. Thinking the original caliper pistons might not be fully releasing, I installed new front calipers and I'm still getting the same smell. I jacked up the front end and spun the wheels and aside from the normal slight drag, they spin freely. Tried pressing the pedal several times and spun them again and no issue (thinking maybe collapsed brake hoses?). Looking at the colour of the rotors, they do look a little dark (not blue from a major overheat). Anyone have experience with Centric brakes and if their ceramic pads give off any odours? Highly doubt this is normal but just wanted to get your opinions. Thanks!
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Replaced my front pads and rotors early in the summer with Centric rotors and Centric ceramic pads (first time using this brand). Noticed in the last few weeks ago a smell coming from the front brakes after a short drive (10 kms). The smell would be so bad, it would come through the vents while driving. I've placed my fingers through the wheel holes near the rotors and they don't seem to be hot at all. Thinking the original caliper pistons might not be fully releasing, I installed new front calipers and I'm still getting the same smell. I jacked up the front end and spun the wheels and aside from the normal slight drag, they spin freely. Tried pressing the pedal several times and spun them again and no issue (thinking maybe collapsed brake hoses?). Looking at the colour of the rotors, they do look a little dark (not blue from a major overheat). Anyone have experience with Centric brakes and if their ceramic pads give off any odours? Highly doubt this is normal but just wanted to get your opinions. Thanks!
