I got home today and noticed smoke coming from my right front tire well. I don't know what to look for or what it could be caused from.
Is it safe to drive until I can work on it or what?
2006-09-07 10:32:38 · 9 answers · asked by ahol_29 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Have your vehicle inspected by a qualified professional.
Smoke is definitely not normal.
Is it safe? What do you think?
2006-09-07 19:49:09 · answer #1 · answered by d_cider1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would not drive it unless absolutely necessary. Find problem and fix. Could be wheel bearing or brake show binding, or possibly, something from engine or radiator hose, like steam, but that is unlikely. Any of these require immediate attention, and make the car unsafe and unreliable to drive, and will only lead to a more expensive repair. Act now.
2006-09-07 18:12:38 · answer #2 · answered by MrZ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not safe you could lose control of your ability to steer and hit someone head-on. identify the smell - brakes? oil? rubber? check for tire damage also on the inside of the tire. Feel around the wheel to locate some hot spots. Keep the number for the wrecker service in the car because you WILL be stranded
2006-09-07 17:35:33 · answer #3 · answered by waplambadoobatawhopbamboo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your brake caliper has binded to the rotor which generates heat and smoke. Get the caliper replaced NOW.
2006-09-07 17:37:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might be the brakes smoking.Are you a heavy braker or is your brakes getting a little wore out?It could be your brakes smoking.heavy braking or your brakes wearing out can cause your brakes to get to hot and smoke
2006-09-07 17:37:15 · answer #5 · answered by chris h 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like your caliper is locking up. This needs to be fixed right away or you'll destroy your brake rotor. This also wastes gas.
2006-09-07 17:36:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call AAA. It could be one of many things, hard to localize with the brief description, best to be safe.
2006-09-07 17:38:17 · answer #7 · answered by Answers1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
could be a brake hanging up or wheel bearing getting to hot
2006-09-07 17:36:24 · answer #8 · answered by michael_stewart32 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ARE YOU SURE IT WASNT JUST STEAM.
2006-09-07 17:38:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋