1993 Plymouth Sundance Noises, shakes and smells (oh my)

PARA

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1993 PLYMOUTH SUNDANCE
4 CYL
4WD
AUTOMATIC
80,000 MILES

I dont know much about cars. I have a 93 plymouth sundance, that when I accelerate past 30 mph starts shaking and hesitates to go any faster. It also has started making a strange noise, and when I parked the car bc it sounded like the tire had actually gone flat, the right side of the car smelled like something was burning.

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CARADIODOC

MECHANIC
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Sticking front brake caliper. The caliper could have a buildup of rust pits or dirt on the piston. This will not cause a problem until new brake pads are installed and the pistons are retracted to make room for them.

Another somewhat common problem is a restricted rubber brake hose. Rust builds up inside the crimp where the metal bracket holds the center of the hose. The crimp can be opened up slightly with a channel lock pliers.

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