2001 Honda Accord smoking wheels

2001 HONDA ACCORD
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FRANKK
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Tires and Wheels problem
2001 Honda Accord 6 cyl Automatic 85000 miles

When I drive my rear driver's side wheel gets very hot and and slight smoke emits from it.
Jun 9, 2009 at 12:28 PM
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Caliper may be seized or the pads are not moving as they should. Pull the caliper and get a look. See if the piston goes back in as it should.
OBviously driving this in this condition will cause more problems. I would anticipate the rotor has probably been distempered.
Jun 9, 2009 at 12:30 PM
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