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wheels Sign up here! Search this forum this category all forums for All words Any words Whole Phrase (search options) Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Car Troubleshooting Rdpuchall New User Jul 5, 2006, 8:31 AM Post #1 of 3 (2798 views) wheels Sign In I have a 99 pontiac sunfire. I had the front brakes done on May 29th. Only drove the car on local roads at fairly low speeds until three weeks ago when I started a new job and started traveling on Parkways and turnpikes at higher speeds. On July 2 while driving 55 miles per hour my right front wheel just rolled off. Dealer says it is not his fault. There is some rust on the rotor. Please advise. Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Jul 5, 2006, 4:48 PM Post #2 of 3 (2793 views) Re: wheels Sign In Scary!! If front rotors and hubs have rust then tightening the wheel could be against rust flakes and NOT truly tightened but that about always makes the brakes shake when applied. I'm guessing that the lug nuts fell off but you didn't say. It's a mechanic's nightmare to make sure things are right before you get the car back. Generally right side wheels don't fall off as the rotation of the wheels tends to make the lug nuts tighten. The used to make reversed threaded lug nuts for the left side of many cars for just that reason. It's not impossible for a right to fall off but much less likely. The problem probably belongs to the last person to have the wheel off but near impossible to prove. I do know of someone who did win in court over something like this. Certainly check all wheels now if you are running again, T DanD Veteran / Moderator Jul 6, 2006, 4:16 AM Post #3 of 3 (2790 views) Re: wheels Sign In I’m not going to take sides on this one because things like this are usually a no win situation for all that are involved. All I will say is that the dealer’s choice of excuse is not a valid one. If there were dirt, rust, corrosion anything on the mating surfaces of the rim and brake rotor. Why wasn’t it cleaned during the course of the repair??? Like what Tom said they may have properly tightened the wheel but if there were foreign material on the mating surfaces it will allow the wheel to eventually work itself loose. It has happened to me. On the other hand your vehicle has not been under lock and key for the last month now has it. Some people will attempt to steel the pennies off of a dead mans eyes. Who’s to say that this wasn’t what happened; that someone was attempting to steel your wheel didn’t succeed but left the wheel nuts loose??? I know it sounds far fetched but it happens and if you decide to take this further; you are going to have to prove that it didn’t. Like I said no win situation; just be thankful that no one got hurt. Go and talk to the dealership again and see if they’ll help with any of the damages. Shake hands and add this to one of your life’s experiences. Dan. Canadian "EH"   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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