drivers side front wheel..radiating heat!

none of the other 3 are..no audible griding bit a slight squek at low speeds

any ideas?

Sounds like a sticking calliper. Take the wheel off and check, you may also find that the disc has been damaged, and possibly the wheel bearing.

I'd say it's the calliper too

I'd go the caliper route too. Jack the car up so the wheel's just off the ground, it should turn freely, (the front wheels have a bit more resistance than the rear wheels due to the drive shafts unless it's a 4WD of course) try it on the other side, it should feel the same.

How many miles has the car done and how old is it ? Also check the opposite rear wheel with the handbrake off, if it's a pressure lock, it may well be applying the rear brake too. The brake fluid is supposed to be changed every two years so it may be something as simple as that.

Mine started screeching a couple of weeks ago - a stone had got wedged between the backing plate and the disk - it made a lot more noise than you would expect from a small stone :eek: I was only a couple of miles from home and in a suit and the drive didn't shake it loose.

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bah..caliper was seized

23000 miles 3 years old 2months out of warranty

Still worth a try under 'goodwill', especially if dealer-serviced.

No worries, not that expensive or time consuming to fix. You'll also get a chance to bleed your brakes and change the brake fluid while you're at it.

Fitting new seals should do the trick, but also check the pads for thickness, as they might be worn out much more than the other wheel due to the caliper seizing.

needed it done quick as I'm away to aberdeen very shortly..new caliper, new disk, new pads..curses

will the new caliper be red???!!

needed it done quick as I'm away to aberdeen very shortly..new caliper, new disk, new pads..curses

will the new caliper be red???!!

Only if it jams again and you keep drving

I'd replace both front disks and while its down, you may as well do the brake fluid too.

How much was the caliper and the other bits ?

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