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get a new mechanic

16.67%

get a new car

get new tires

4.76%

brake problem

9.52%

driver problem

19.05%

wheel bearing problem

23.81%

bad octane fuel

driver riding the brakes

16.67%

it is too hot outside to drive

7.14%

transaxle problem

2.38%

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they melt the rubber on the tires

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Jun 5, 2007 | 02:07 PM

Stealth

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they melt the rubber on the tires

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.

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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.

Jun 11, 2007 | 03:58 PM

tglaze

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RE: they melt the rubber on the tires

take your foot off the brake

Jun 13, 2007 | 02:49 PM

coupedeville

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RE: they melt the rubber on the tires

are they custom or factory rims on the car?

Jun 13, 2007 | 02:54 PM

Stealth

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RE: they melt the rubber on the tires

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

Jun 19, 2007 | 05:48 PM

coupedeville

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RE: they melt the rubber on the tires

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

Jun 19, 2007 | 07:26 PM

stomper

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RE: they melt the rubber on the tires

driver riding the brakes.

Jun 21, 2007 | 03:20 PM

Bronco

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RE: they melt the rubber on the tires

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

Oct 15, 2007 | 12:59 PM

rickyd

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RE: they melt the rubber on the tires

driver riding breaks.... and if he doesn't have brakeproblems.....he will soon...... daaa
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Oct 22, 2007 | 07:50 PM

slowroll

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RE: they melt the rubber on the tires

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.