Brakes Really hot. VW Bora 1.9TDI

[BoraBora]

Hey guys i know brakes get pretty hot hot enough to boil water, but ive got some heat marks on my rear near side disc, and on the way home it got so hot it heated up the alloy (there pretty big and they were really warm to the touch, if it hasnt warped my disc, would i be ok just driving on it untill its worn away the catching bit ?

[Petrolhead_Rich]

Hot Alloy isnt that bad, unless the other side is still cool.

You only start warping when your getting them really hot, like you cant touch the alloy or, in my case, the discs are glowing a dull red and you cant stand near the car!!

Also you mention a "Catchy Bit", what do you mean? has the disc got a lip around the edge or something else??

Edited by Petrolhead_Rich on Monday 12th July 13:07

[aka_kerrly]

could it be a sticky caliper, happened to a friend of mines golf - the caliper seized and the disc was literally white hot. New calliper was £50, disc £15 pads £20 for both sides.