Burning smell coming from driver's side front wheel

Tiny
RACHAEL BATES
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  • 2001 FORD FOCUS
  • 70,000 MILES
Drove home from work yesterday approximately 8 miles noticed a burning smell which was coming from behind the front wheel (drivers side). The wheel was also extremely hot.
Saturday, December 21st, 2019 AT 12:37 AM

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Tiny
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Good morning,

Sounds like the front brakes on that side are hanging up and are overheating.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/brake-caliper-replacement

It could be a bad caliper or a bad brake hose causing the issue. I would have it checked as soon as possible so you do not have a fire on that wheel.

Roy
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Saturday, December 21st, 2019 AT 7:18 AM

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