1998 Mazda 626 Front Tire Got Hot Smoking Could Smell Rubber Burning That

1998 MAZDA 626
208,000 MILES
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my front tire got hot and was smoking and I could smell rubber burning what could that be?
Mar 31, 2013 at 12:44 AM
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Brake caliper is sticking. When only one is affected it is usually the caliper itself. Open the bleeder screw and if it doesn't release, replace it and the other one for even braking. If it does release suspect a constricted rubber flex hose.
Mar 31, 2013 at 4:51 AM
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