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they melt the rubber on the tires

get a new mechanic

16% (7)

get a new car

0% (0)

get new tires

4% (2)

brake problem

9% (4)

driver problem

19% (8)

wheel bearing problem

23% (10)

bad octane fuel

0% (0)

driver riding the brakes

16% (7)

it is too hot outside to drive

7% (3)

transaxle problem

2% (1)

Total Votes : 42

(last vote on : 1/9/2008 10:34:11 AM)
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they melt the rubber on the tires - 6/5/2007 12:07:54 PM

Stealth

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i thought we could have some fun here ..

this is a very real question for a FWD cadi
make your choices ....

i will forward the survey to the owner.

quote:

The front rims on my 91' cadi get so hot when i drive in town that they melt the rubber on the tires.
I thought my brakes must be dragging but my mechanic says there is nothing wrong with the brakes.

< Message edited by Stealth -- 6/5/2007 12:12:56 PM >

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RE: they melt the rubber on the tires - 6/11/2007 1:58:02 PM

tglaze

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take your foot off the brake

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RE: they melt the rubber on the tires - 6/13/2007 12:49:49 PM

coupedeville

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are they custom or factory rims on the car?

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RE: they melt the rubber on the tires - 6/13/2007 12:54:28 PM

Stealth

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i believe he stated OEM rims on a sedan .. Deville or Seville.

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RE: they melt the rubber on the tires - 6/19/2007 3:48:15 PM

coupedeville

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My guess is it must be the driver, worn brake pads and rides them hard and must live in Texas.

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RE: they melt the rubber on the tires - 6/19/2007 5:26:11 PM

stomper

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driver riding the brakes.

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RE: they melt the rubber on the tires - 6/21/2007 1:20:55 PM

Bronco

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Since it is FWD it can't get stuck!lol I would take it out mudding when the wheels get hot!

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RE: they melt the rubber on the tires - 10/15/2007 10:59:31 AM

rickyd

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driver riding breaks.... and if he doesn't have brake problems.....he will soon...... daaa
rickyd

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RE: they melt the rubber on the tires - 10/22/2007 5:50:24 PM

slowroll

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The cool way would be parking brake on, traction control off,car in drive, pedal on floor and engine on rev limiter.Nots so cool caliper stuck applied(bad caliper or brake hose), realizing brake pedal is not a foot rest, missing caliper bolt causes caliper to fall in to wheel stopping it right now, wheel bearing seizing at speed. I would perfer cool way, over the surprise.

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