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Re: wheel getting hot

--- In mazda626uk@..., "John" <einst@...> wrote:
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> Usually, the main cause is a binding brake.
> Check the piston moves freely, and also the slides on the caliper.
> I doubt the CV joint could cause the wheel to heat up in the same
way..
> and you would probably hear it, or the wheel bearing..
>
> My money is on the caliper.
>
> John
>
John the calipers have been checked and everything is free and running
smooth, the mechanic i use now wants to replace the brake hose just in
case its collapsed in on itself, i dont know wether this is right or
wrong but im'e willing to try anything at the moment.




Tue Jul 17, 2007 5:49 pm

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Hi, hope somebody can help, had two new calipers fitted to my 92 reg 626 about two weeks ago, since the car came back the front offside wheel is getting to hot...
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Jul 17, 2007
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Usually, the main cause is a binding brake. Check the piston moves freely, and also the slides on the caliper. I doubt the CV joint could cause the wheel to...
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Jul 17, 2007
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... way.. ... John the calipers have been checked and everything is free and running smooth, the mechanic i use now wants to replace the brake hose just in ...
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