Brake dust

2006 HONDA CIVIC
73,000 MILES
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SWIRTZ81
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I know that typically the front hubcaps have more break dust on them but only my driver front has a lot of black stuff but not the front passenger hubcap...is something wrong? off balance?

Front driver's side hubcap has a lot of black "dirt" but the front passenger has none...something wrong??
Mar 19, 2012 at 10:56 AM
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FIXITMR
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do brakes work well? do it have 4 wheel disc brakes?
Mar 19, 2012 at 11:07 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the brake assy on that side-pads/rotor and wheel bearings
Mar 19, 2012 at 11:09 AM
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SWIRTZ81
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the brakes are working just fine...I don't know for sure if the all four have disc brakes or just the front two.
Mar 19, 2012 at 11:12 AM
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FIXITMR
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you could compare PAD WEAR of the front wheels. obvious less wear right or left somethings wrong.
Mar 19, 2012 at 11:13 AM
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SWIRTZ81
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ok thanks to both of you
Mar 19, 2012 at 11:26 AM
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