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Front wheel overheating

Tiny
BIVA
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  • 2000 TOYOTA VAN
  • 178,000 MILES
Dear friend, I have a Toyota Regius Wagon model 2000 but of recent, the front wheels started overheating yet I drive a short distance to work.I drive 16km to work and spend the whole day parked. These wheels overheat reaching the extent of generating black smoke on the rims. Every 2 days I wash the car due to the black smoke on the front rims. What could be the problem, it is 2months since I replaced the brake pads. The car is a 2WD. What can I do?
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Tuesday, May 21st, 2013 AT 12:12 AM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
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Check the caliper pistons for binding. Since problem occurred not long after brake pad replacement, this should be the most probable cause.

Check the slider bolts for binding as well.
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