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grease showing up on front wheels
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I wash the car and wheels and after several days the front wheels are covered with thin layer of brake dust (i consider that normal) but also streaks of grease? It happens in all weather conditions…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Ptero Nov 4.

front hubs and bearings for 09 smart cabrio

getting grease on front wheels along with normal brake dust. so would like source for bearings and maybe rotors and pads too. I think rotors (disks) and pads are easy to find but I can't find…Continue

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Hello dear,my name is pascalina, i came across your profile now on this Comment Site . So I decided to stop by an let you know that I really want to have a good friendship with you. Beside i have something special i want to discuses with you, but I…
Nov 16
Ptero replied to L. Close's discussion 'grease showing up on front wheels'
Larry, check out this thread on brake pads for the Smart and how others deal with dust problems - and what doesn't work.  http://www.smartcarofamerica.com/forums/f25/oreillys-ceramic-brake-pads-41043/
Nov 4
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L. Close replied to L. Close's discussion 'grease showing up on front wheels'
Thanks to Ptero on smart delay start.  I rarely get no start and that is just till I reinsert key. Larry
Nov 3
Ptero replied to L. Close's discussion 'grease showing up on front wheels'
Yes, the delay is because the computer is given an instruction to start the car when you turn the key. It performs a few checks - in particular, it checks to see if the car is already running - then it starts the engine in high-idle mode for low…
Nov 2
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L. Close replied to L. Close's discussion 'grease showing up on front wheels'
thanks for the responses on the grime on front wheels. I'm just going to drive on until I hear or feel ugly rumblings. Next question? do all smart owners have a momentary but noticable delay when turning the key before the…
Nov 2
Ptero replied to L. Close's discussion 'grease showing up on front wheels'
SATO probably has it right. All my cars with front discs get coated with brake dust and you have to clean them often even though the rear drums are clean. I remember when I got my first disc brake car. It was disconcerting to have the front wheels…
Nov 1
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L. Close replied to L. Close's discussion 'grease showing up on front wheels'
I was vacationing in Savannah GA last week and saw twin of my smart at curb. the front wheels were covered with dark crud- thicker than normal brake dust? I did not do a wipe since not my car and owner not present. My mechanic last…
Nov 1
SATO replied to L. Close's discussion 'grease showing up on front wheels'
the brake dust sometimes looks like a greassy run off on the stock rims...
Nov 1
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L. Close replied to L. Close's discussion 'grease showing up on front wheels'
To :tero and all,  took advice and checked temp of hubs after driving.  They were barely warm but it was not hard stop and go driving.  I'll continue to monitor hub temp.
Oct 23
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L. Close replied to L. Close's discussion 'grease showing up on front wheels'
Thanks Ptero, I'll take to my mechanic on Monday and check for hot wheels before and check rear brake also. My nearest dealer is 75 miles away so will try my local mechanic. I restore old cars so have some mechanical…
Oct 20
Ptero replied to L. Close's discussion 'grease showing up on front wheels'
Next time you pull off the highway, touch your front hubs and see how hot they are. If they're not hot, don't worry about it. If they're hot, go to your dealer and scream your bloddy head off. I got 42k and no problems. Okay, one more…
Oct 20
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grease showing up on front wheels

I wash the car and wheels and after several days the front wheels are covered with thin layer of brake dust (i consider that normal) but also streaks of grease? It happens in all weather conditions and has done this from 25000 miles up to current 32000 miles. It is not brake fluid so my guess it is wheel bearing grease. since the front axle, bearings, hub and steering frame are all one unit apparently without any way to service the bearings I'm stumped. Help appreciated 2009 PassionSee More
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front hubs and bearings for 09 smart cabrio

getting grease on front wheels along with normal brake dust. so would like source for bearings and maybe rotors and pads too. I think rotors (disks) and pads are easy to find but I can't find source for bearings and I think inner bearings are part of hubs. I've got 30k miles on buggy so hate to take a chance. Also they recommend new bolts everytime you remove calipers (any thoughts on this?)Thanks, LarrySee More
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I own an 09 and like to do as much service on car as possible. Frustrated by difficulty getting parts such as front wheel hubs and bearings.

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