Why are the rear brakes on my 2002 Blazer dragging and smoking?

Asked by bigstub Sep 26, 2015 at 03:32 PM about the 2002 Chevrolet Blazer

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I changed the brake pads, both front and rear, because I was having a
grinding noise. Since then the rear brakes seem to be dragging and one side
is smoking even after a very short drive. I can't seem to see any problems
visually.

1 Answer
20

jimyatessr answered 8 years ago

alot can be that you touched the rotor with grease on your hands and the break is adjusting itself to tight and now that the oil is burnt off you should take the caliper off and push the piston in like you do when you change it but this time spray the rotor with break cleaner .. or there is a possibility the emergency break is sticking

Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

2002 Chevrolet Blazer

Write a car review

Review another car

Shortcuts

Search Chevrolet Blazer Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Andrew Olsen
    Reputation
    4,240
  • #2
    Rowefast
    Reputation
    3,540
  • #3
    yetilikesbeer
    Reputation
    2,410
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Chevrolet Trailblazer
402 Great Deals out of 20,825 listings starting at $500
Used Chevrolet Silverado 1500
4,077 Great Deals out of 130,459 listings starting at $1,000
Used Chevrolet Tahoe
1,041 Great Deals out of 19,651 listings starting at $1,300
Used Jeep Grand Cherokee
2,575 Great Deals out of 48,557 listings starting at $800
Used Ford Explorer
2,261 Great Deals out of 63,161 listings starting at $700
Used Toyota RAV4
1,905 Great Deals out of 28,842 listings starting at $1,450
Used Jeep Wrangler
3,268 Great Deals out of 57,716 listings starting at $2,950
Used Honda CR-V
2,070 Great Deals out of 41,171 listings starting at $500
Used Chevrolet Camaro
568 Great Deals out of 9,352 listings starting at $2,000

Used Cars for Sale

2024 Chevrolet Blazer For Sale
21 Great Deals out of 7,600 listings starting at $26,795
2023 Chevrolet Blazer For Sale
62 Great Deals out of 1,172 listings starting at $23,985
2022 Chevrolet Blazer For Sale
107 Great Deals out of 1,206 listings starting at $20,243
2021 Chevrolet Blazer For Sale
312 Great Deals out of 3,347 listings starting at $16,790
2020 Chevrolet Blazer For Sale
114 Great Deals out of 1,118 listings starting at $14,988

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.