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Old 04-24-2011, 09:59 AM
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This morning I was heading out of town and just as I hit about 70 KPH I noticed a shake. I pulled over thinking asome lug nuts were loose and noticed my front driver side wheel was smoking. I limped home, jacked it up, pulled the wheel and the rotor was HOT! I also noticed the boot was torn in behind there. Anyone know what this could be? Is my caliper seized? Any help offered will be graciously accepted!
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Where was the smoke coming from? I have never known the brake components NOT to get hot even after driving a short distance.
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Looked like it was coming from the caliper area.
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check for low brake fluid, you may have sprung a leak under there
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