EV6 rotors overheating

[Aurumestas]

I'm scratching my head over this one. Just took a chill 30-minute drive on a windy road in my EV6 Wind Long Range. When I parked, I smelled something burning and pulled out my heat camera to find my rotors were scorching hot! I was in Level 1 regen, the car was barely accelerating or braking, and I didn't hear any grinding. How in the world did this happen? Anyone else experienced this?

 

[brian]

It uses its maximum regen braking whenever you slow down by pressing the brake pedal. This helps the car be as energy-efficient as possible. Only when the regen braking can't slow the car down enough are the regular brakes used, which wastes energy. You can see this happening by watching the energy meter increase when you brake.

 

[Reggy]

I had a scare after a drive in my EV6. I parked and noticed a burning smell, it turns out that the calipers were sticking slightly, causing the rotors to overheat even without heavy braking. I had to take it in for a quick check, and everything turned out fine. It’s always a good idea to get it looked at if something feels off.

I'm scratching my head over this one. Just took a chill 30-minute drive on a windy road in my EV6 Wind Long Range. When I parked, I smelled something burning and pulled out my heat camera to find my rotors were scorching hot! I was in Level 1 regen, the car was barely accelerating or braking, and I didn't hear any grinding. How in the world did this happen? Anyone else experienced this?

 

[Nezer]

I had a scare after a drive in my EV6. I parked and noticed a burning smell, it turns out that the calipers were sticking slightly, causing the rotors to overheat even without heavy braking. I had to take it in for a quick check, and everything turned out fine. It’s always a good idea to get it looked at if something feels off.

That sounds like a close call. Did the service center mention what might have caused the calipers to stick? It’s great that everything turned out fine, but I’m curious if there are any preventative measures you can take to avoid that in the future.

 

[Reggy]

That sounds like a close call. Did the service center mention what might have caused the calipers to stick? It’s great that everything turned out fine, but I’m curious if there are any preventative measures you can take to avoid that in the future.

The service center mentioned that it was likely some brake dust buildup or slight debris causing the calipers to stick. They didn’t find anything major but recommended keeping an eye on it and suggested regular cleaning to prevent future issues. They also said that it’s a good idea to do a brake check after long drives, especially if you notice anything unusual like I did. Glad it wasn’t more serious