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Posted on May 05, 2010

The drivers side rear rim keeps getting hot even after replacing the router, caliber, emergency brake pads and the hub. What can be going on?

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The pads are not releasing on that axle. Why? Not bleed correctly,rust on everything,because brakes weren't done correctly, no lubricant where needed. Any number of things. Simple fix ,that should have never happened.

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