2002 Dodge Dakota drivers side front wheel hot, burnt smell

2002 DODGE DAKOTA
130,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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BKILINSKI
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what would cause just one tire to be so hot we can barely touch the inside of the wheel & give off a powerful burning smell that is hanging on long after the car has been shut off? was fine yesterday.
Jul 13, 2009 at 6:29 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the barke caliper and brake hose on that side.
Jul 13, 2009 at 6:36 PM
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CEMENT HEAD
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I had the same problem with my dakota. The caliper is not working properly, the rubber boot around the piston or caliper is probably shot and in need of replacement. The smell that you have is the brake pad wearing on the rortor causing the hot wheel. It is simple to replace and not very costly either.
Jul 20, 2009 at 7:40 PM
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