Brake malfunction

[allmightyASTON]

Greetings

I replaced the rear pads and discs due to their diminished condition and saw that one side of the pads was worn down to the metal while the other side was around half worn. I found this peculiar but attributed it to the possibility that the previous owner had only replaced one side. The vehicle has consistently shown a little intermittent pull to the left, occurring often but not consistently, which I suspect may be attributed to the front brakes.


I am experiencing a problem where, after driving for at least 15 minutes and after stopping, I detect a burning odor emanating from one of the rear brakes, which alternates between the nearside and offside during different occurrences. Upon replacing the rear pads and discs, the brake pistons retracted without difficulty, and I lubricated the sliders. I verified the brakes by depressing the pedal, resulting in the wheels becoming immobilized; upon releasing the pedal, the wheels spun freely, indicating no binding issues.

I am rather displeased with the situation. I have scheduled a comprehensive brake fluid replacement to see whether it would provide an improvement, but I am contemplating the potential failure of the servo or ABS as possibilities.

Is there a brake compensator available? Could this be the cause of this?

I do not believe it is relevant, but I will say that I have permanently disabled the TOD system and installed a switch to activate it as necessary.

Do you have any suggestions on its nature?

I appreciate your assistance in advance.

[another_clean_sheet]

Have you verified that the handbrake works smoothly?The pivot on the handbrake bracket of the rear axle case often seizes.This prevents the brake shoes on the passenger side from releasing, causing the drum and disc to overheat.

[allmightyASTON]

Indeed, a commendable idea. My first assumption was another clean sheet; I intended to include in the original article that the shoes are complimentary. I verified this when I replaced the rear discs and drums. I do not using the handbrake either.

[Flexfer]

I believe it is a caliper piston gaiter; the piston gaiter fits into its designated groove right above the fluid seal. Corrosion on the outside of this groove compresses the gaiter against the piston, resulting in it being stuck. Remove the piston and the gaiter, then clean the groove and the fluid seal groove. It is rather difficult to reinsert the gaiter.

[allmightyASTON]

Thank you, Flexfer. I had contemplated replacing both calipers, since quality options are reasonably priced. I intend to go with the scheduled fluid change on Thursday, and if the issue persists, I will examine your recommendation to replace them, given their affordability.

Thank you, everyone; I appreciate it.

[allmightyASTON]

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