1994 Lexus GS 300 my right side

JOHN MAY

MEMBER
1994 LEXUS GS 300
6.0L
6 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
174,000 MILES

I was driving and when I got to about 60mph the car started to shake real hard I pull over and smoke was coming from the right front rotor. Can u tell me what do that mean please

Sunday, February 9th, 2014 AT 4:37 PM

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CARADIODOC

MECHANIC
33,738 POSTS

That brake caliper is sticking applied. There are a number of possible causes including brake fluid contaminated with a petroleum product like engine oil or power steering fluid. To narrow down the cause, when it locks up again, open the hydraulic system at various places to see where the fluid is being trapped.