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So, I'm driving down the road and I have a slight vibration. We've had a lot of rain and been getting a lot of pot holes so my first thought is maybe a balancing weight fell off.
We drive some more, and the vibration gets worse, so bad in fact, I can barely drive 20MPH. Bad thing, I'm on the freakin' interstate. It had a bad pull to the right as well.
I finally get to an exit and get to a grocery store parking lot, and my passenger side break caliper on the front is steaming hot. I can smell it putting off almost a sulpher like smell.
I have roadside assistance so I'm able to get a tow to my parents house for $13.
I've jacked it up, pulled the tire off, and though I am nearly 99% sure it is the break caliper, I want to see if anyone else has had this problem to make sure. It is the end of the month and I am strapped for cash right now, and don't want to go spending money on the wrong parts.
I went ahead and checked to make sure the wheel bearings are good, and there was no vibration or movement when I pushed around on the wheel before taking it off.
The break pads have a redish tint to the parts touching the surface as well.
We drive some more, and the vibration gets worse, so bad in fact, I can barely drive 20MPH. Bad thing, I'm on the freakin' interstate. It had a bad pull to the right as well.
I finally get to an exit and get to a grocery store parking lot, and my passenger side break caliper on the front is steaming hot. I can smell it putting off almost a sulpher like smell.
I have roadside assistance so I'm able to get a tow to my parents house for $13.
I've jacked it up, pulled the tire off, and though I am nearly 99% sure it is the break caliper, I want to see if anyone else has had this problem to make sure. It is the end of the month and I am strapped for cash right now, and don't want to go spending money on the wrong parts.
I went ahead and checked to make sure the wheel bearings are good, and there was no vibration or movement when I pushed around on the wheel before taking it off.
The break pads have a redish tint to the parts touching the surface as well.
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