Brakes....

[SGT.BATGUANO]

Could also be the leaky rear axle seal that's been going around

[Thejerseyfish]

Haven't read that post yet have to check it out. Is that leak though a very visible one? I.e. would I noticed fluid under the car?
The sensors? Where in relation to the caliper are they, anyone have a picture of them or a really good description of what to look for?

Owner of the car that you love to hate but can't

Randon

[Tone]

Hint - wires go to the sensors. They are located on the backside of the wheel hub and held in place with a single bolt. If you put new pads on you could probably pass inspection and you will be able to see if the ones on there are glazed. Only 2 bolts holding the caliper on - takes 10 minutes max to replace the pads.

[VehiGAZ]

On that note, do the brake pistons simply push back in (to make space for the new pads), or do you have to do any twist-and-push nonsense like on my wife's VW?

Jerseyfish, you may also have a crimped brake line going to one of the rear brakes, but that's more of an outside-the-box theory. Definitely get your brakes up to snuff, though - for yourself, if not for the state. Going is the fun part, but let's face it - stopping is pretty important too!

[Tone]

Push them back in with a c-clamp

[VehiGAZ]

Thanks Tone!

[mbeach]

Jerseyfish, you may also have a crimped brake line going to one of the rear brakes, but that's more of an outside-the-box theory.

I actually saw this on Saturday while working on a friend's Galant. The line had kinked itself over it's mounting tab on the strut. It caused some very freaky brake behavior.