If you'd like to diagnose the problem a-la "CarTalk Puzzler" style, try to avoid reading below the solid-line)
It's been about 2 solid weeks since I've driven the Integra (1-week in the shop, and out of town about a week).
I head-out this morning to get my morning fuel (coffee
) and I take the same route I generally do when going to work, etc.
Using the same techniques as always, I engine-off coast down the larger hills and some light grades. But for some reason, it was just coasting to a near stop -- half the distance it used to.
After checking the tire pressures, all 4 were fine. It wasn't until I got back to my garage at home did I
smell the problem.
(I was listening to CarTalk so if you'd like to make this a "Puzzler", be inspired to do so
)
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Well, it turns out to be a sticky brake. I'd know that burnt smell anywhere. So, now what do I do? I assume that I have to identify which wheel is the culprit by either sniffing around or jacking-up the car (chocking the opposite wheels) and seeing which one doesn't turn in neutral. The setup is front disks and rear drums. I use the parking brake often, so the rear drums should have self-adjusted (should I do a hard stop in reverse to confirm adjustment?) I've changed brake pads in the past, but a sticky caliper or shoe is new to me...
RH77
EDIT: I stand corrected. The car has small, rear disc brakes. I found the source -- it was a hot and smelly rear driver's side disc. It's definitely dragging.
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