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When I got home today I noticed a burning smell coming from my car and the air near my rear passsenger tire was extremely hot. any ideas? Thanks! Kim Y

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  • Anonymous Nov 30, 2009

    Is that an expensive problem to fix? What would cause that all of a sudden?

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It might have drum brakes in the might need a little adjustment this might help you http://youtu.be/JePOTERmApw

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May be caused by excessive heat from the disc brakes. The brake calipers might be sticking and need servicing or the brake pads might not be a good brand or quality level for this car or your driving habits. Were the brake pads replaced recently?..some brands/composition of brake pads do not work well on some cars. After some city (stop and go) driving, feel & sniff each wheel to see if one is alot hotter than the other three; that caliper might be seized or sticking, needing servicing.

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    Last year i had this same problem and brought new parts and changed brakes, pads, calipers and flex lines. What ould be causing this again?

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Dragging brakes on that tire

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    it is not overly expensive. it happens, driving conditions usually are the cause

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