30th March 2018, 19:33
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This is my second home
Rover 75 CDT Manual Connoisseur SE, Rover 75 CDT Automatic Connoisseur SE & a Freelander Td4.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by slovcan
Everyone should have one of these at home https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Infrared_thermometer . After a drive immediately check the brake rotor temps through the wheel spokes, if possible, or even the wheel itself by the lug bolts (same place on every wheel). If you have a sticking caliper (or even a worn bearing, but less obvious until it gets bad) you will see a noticeable temp spike.
Ravinder is having a similar problem, isn't he? Do these cars have a limited slip differential?
Cheers,
Glenn
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Spit on your finger before quickly dabbing it on each of the discs - too hot, or if really bad, too much sizzle on a particular wheel and you have found the problem.
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