# overheating brakes

**URL:** <https://forums.speedlife.net/t/overheating-brakes/267224>\
**Category:** Shift518 Automotive\
**Created:** [June 15, 2013, 2:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/overheating-brakes/267224 "2013-06-15T14:31:59Z")\
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**Author:** ![Alpine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/4da419/32.png) [@Alpine](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Alpine)\
**Post date:** [July 26, 2013, 9:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/overheating-brakes/267224/216 "2013-07-26T09:55:50Z")

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> [@Inspired by the daily Mighty Taco eaters...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/inspired-by-the-daily-mighty-taco-eaters/53130/101):
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> The rear pads were hung up in the calipers and not working at all and the fluid was contaminated.

Could’ve easily been solved with a temp gun at all 4 corners and preventative maintenance. For someone who wants to “keep their car forever” you sure do cheap out on routine maintenance. Yes, brake fluid, trans fluid, and coolant are all part of your responsibility, big guy.

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