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Old 08-20-2009, 01:18 PM   #1198 (permalink)
bennelson
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I just jacked up the car. The wheel does NOT like to turn.
(I am busy working from home today, I am trying to look at the car whenever I get a free minute or two!)

Next, I will take the tire off and see if I notice anything unusual with the brakes.

D'oh! I just realized that I am supposed to be showing off the car this Saturday! It would be nice to actually drive it there! I only have to drive about two miles - I am NOT renting a car dolly for that!!!

EDIT:
I pulled the wheel off. Preliminarily, it appears to be the brakes. If I grabbed the whole wheel, and tried wiggling it around, it felt good and solid. As far as I can tell, it looks like the brake pad is locked in place around disc.
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