1999 Mercury Villager Hot front discs

1999 MERCURY VILLAGER
105,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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BRANDELL2
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Several months ago I had a front end brake job done on my wife's '99 Mercury Villager minivan by a local mechanic. He replaced the pads, as well as the rotors. The day I got the car back from the shop I could smell something burning, and I checked the repair, and found the discs to be very hot to the touch. I called the repair shop and was told this was normal. Now several months later my wife says she still smells something burning, and I again checked the rotors and found them to be very hot. And I ony drove it a short distance. Is this normal? Or should I bring the van back to the mechanic, and have him check it out?
Feb 27, 2009 at 1:25 PM
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MERLIN2021
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Brakes work by applying friction to the rotors, so yes they get hot enogh to blister your skin! Smells are another thing altogether, they shouldnt smell unless your wife drives with two feet! Have the mechanic check the calipers for locking up...
Feb 27, 2009 at 3:08 PM
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