Brake Failure

[zehutiman]

I took my 1998 Boxster out for a longer than usual drive today — 20 miles? As I was finishing the drive, I began smelling something — burning smell. Sure enough, within a minute, I got the “Brake Pad Wear” light. But, as I got ready to turn, I had no brakes whatsoever and the brake pedal went to the floor. I only had about 200 yds to get home and I managed to get her in the driveway. Upon only a cursory inspection, all pads looked more than ample, but there was definitely smoke coming from the driver’s side wheel well. Of note, the passenger side rotor was almost cool to the touch and obviously wasn’t providing much braking. But then again, I was on an 8 mile long straight road with no traffic and very little need for braking. Reservoir is full of brake fluid. After cooling, the brake pedal pressure seems normal. Any thoughts? Stuck caliper on the driver’s side?