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1990 Chevrolet Other Repair Question


Topics covered: Wheel, Brake hose, Brakes.
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Asked on June 21, 2010

1990 Other Chevrolet Models replaced parts and still having

Brakes problem
1990 Other Chevrolet Models V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic

We been having problems with driver side breaks getting hot and smoking. We replaced the breaks and put in a new calliper and the bearings(forgive me if I didnt spell that right) And bleed the breaks and it is still gettiing hot. What do I do?
Avatar Asked by gin2rummy

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Replied on July 10, 2010

replace the caliper on the other side as you should replace both not just one. Then replace both of the brake hoses to the front wheels as one is probably gone bad. that is usually the cause. You replace those in pairs.....

Tiny Answered by hmac300 (expert)
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