jbourgeois wrote:
> I am hearing a strange clunking noise coming from my right rear wheel (98
> Accord, 166k miles). Since I only heard it when applying the brakes, I took
> it to Midas and they were unable to find a problem,

red flag.


> except that the brake
> drum was not "true"

highly unlikely.


> and that there was a bent suspension rod on the *left*
> side of the car.

takes a lot to do that. you would have noticed an impact like that.


>
> Also, the right rear brake drum was really hot to the touch. About two
> years ago, I had the parking brake lines cut because they had frozen up.
> The Midas guys discovered that the right rear parking brake line had not
> been cut, so they did that.

eh? they cut the parking brake line? that's highly dangerous!

>
> Now, I hear the clunking noise even when *not* applying the brakes, and the
> wheel is still hot to the touch after driving.
>
> What in the world do you think is wrong with the car?

hard/impossible to say based on your description. but it is psychic
wednesday, so maybe someone else can "see".

all i know is that whoever it is inspecting this vehicle right now, they
don't know their business. find someone competent [independent honda
specialist/dealer] and have them take care of it asap.