by finedrive05 on June 7th, 2005

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My 2002 Kia Rio's front left brake pad gets so hot, it melted some of its hubcap. They changed the brake pads about a month ago. What could be wrong?

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by jalex137 on June 20th, 2005
Probably a sticky caliper that's keeping the pad in contact with the rotor. If this problem started after the pads were changed, then it suggests some problem with the reassembly.
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