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Old 04-16-2010, 07:17 AM
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I have a 1989 Honda Civic and my front brakes are smoking smelling like plastic is burning?? what do you think it mite be?? New brakes?? new Brake Caliper maybe?? please let me know thanks!!
Old 04-16-2010, 07:39 AM
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sounds like the calipers are locking up. you might have restriction in the brake lines causing the brake fluid not to release the pressure on the calipers. first of all , check your brakes visually.
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