Breaks

Tiny
SHUTTERBUR
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I just had the Cylinders, shoes, and pads replaced on the rear breaks of my 1998 KIA Sportage. They also re-sized the drums and removed the air from the break line. The car is running fine, but when I was driving the other day I knoticed a little odor from the new breaks. The conditions that day were really bad, a lot of snow on the ground and slippery. My parents say there is nothing to worry about, that they are "buring" through the film on the breaks. A problem that occured on my parents explorer that had breaks done the same day. Any thoughts.
Friday, January 20th, 2006 AT 6:21 PM

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Tiny
2CARPRO JACK
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Sounds good to me
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Tuesday, January 24th, 2006 AT 5:34 PM
Tiny
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Kia brakes run too tight and heat up. When you drive threw cold deep water or snow they create steam, sometimes warping the rotors. Kia had a recall about this problem about 5 months ago. Not sure if it includes your car or not. Call dealership.
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Monday, March 20th, 2006 AT 2:15 PM

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