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03 Escalade rear brakes run at 260-300 degrees farenheit during normal use driving to work on secondary roads with 45 mph speed limit. Is that normal?
So the composite pistons in the rear calipers cause over heating? Where did you find replacements that were not composite pistons? Do you know why the composite pistons cause overheating?- Curlyface
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03 Escalade rear brakes run at 260-300 degrees farenheit during normal use driving to work on secondary roads with 45 mph speed limit. Is that normal?
03 Escalade rear brake rotors run at 260-300 degrees farenheit during normal driving to work on secondary roads with 45 mph speed limit for 35 minutes. The front brake rotors run at 140 degrees during the drive. I have replaced rear pads, calipers and brake hoses as well as checking the caliper...- Curlyface
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Rear brakes wear out prematurely/overheat
I have to assume the rear brakes are engaging without the pedal being depressed since they are running very hot after a short period, say 20 minutes of pretty easy driving. I havent actually measured the temp yet but after 20 minutes of driving the rear wheels are too hot to touch but if I...- Curlyface
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Rear brakes wear out prematurely/overheat
I have a 03 Escalade 6.0 liter with hydroboost that is engaging the rear brakes during normal driving, when the pedal is not being depressed. I have done all of the usual work, such as replace calipers and brake hoses. When the usual repairs failed to alleviate my problems I went much further...- Curlyface
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