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Old Jul 6, 2008 | 09:47 PM
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Hot hubs?

I drove my truck 10 miles or so today, and parked it for about a half hour. I was doing something else, and happened to touch one of the front hubs- it was so hot I couldn't keep my hand on it. I went around to the other side and it was the same way. Is it supposed to be like that?
 
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Old Jul 6, 2008 | 09:59 PM
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No, you have a wheel bearing or caliper problem.

Pack the bearings, grease the caliper slides and make sure the calipers fully relax when you let off the brake pedal.
 
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Old Jul 6, 2008 | 10:11 PM
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Yup, probably a sticky caliper.
 
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Old Jul 6, 2008 | 11:36 PM
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Hm, that probably explains the burning smell I had too...I bet the brakes were dragging. I'll have to check that out.
 
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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 12:01 AM
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If your brake calipers are sticking be sure to replace the rubber hoses going to the calipers, alot of times the hoses are the problem not the calipers. If it was me i would replace the lines and pads, possibly the rotors too if discolored and or heat checked. Good luck with it.
 
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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 09:47 AM
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Shows where my mind is today, I thought it said hot Tubs!

It could also be a problem with the master cylinder sticking or the pedal not coming up all the way. I know you would never drive with your left foot sitting on the brake pedal, nobody would ever admit to that
 
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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 12:15 PM
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Do parts stores carry the rubber hoses?
 
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