My Maytag had previously broken a belt and shattered the idler pully wheel. I replaced both. Now The unit shut down with the smell of something burning....obviously the motor overload protector because it works now. I want to know where the binding is likely happening...brake? misaligned Idler pulley arm? Any help would be appreciated.

ok, this weekend i'll do just that. i was told that it may be the motor pulley thats plastic and fails. and i was also told that since whirlpool bought out maytag that you can no longer buy just the pulley?