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Why do your brakes smell like burning rubber I have replaced the brakes but there is a really bad smell of burning rubber after just a short driving period What could be causing this?
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∙ 17y ago
If a calliper is "hanging", it could be causing the brake pads to press against the rotor and overheat the brakes. You may want to see if the calliper is dragging.
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∙ 17y ago
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ABS and brake light comes on while driving?
If the ABS and brake light are coming on while driving, this is an indicator that it is time to get your brakes checked and replaced. If not, the brakes will wear out causing you to not be able to stop.
Why does your brakes make grinding sound even if you had brakes replaced?
You should take it back to the shop that replaced them and ask. It's possible that something is hung up somewhere that's causing the noise.
Brakes sticking on and smell of burning already replaced the abs pump and put on new brakes and its gone and done it again?
I had one do this and I had to change the brake calipers. Problem was gone.
What does it mean when a car's brakes makes noise while driving?
it means your brake pads are worn out and need to be replaced
What is wrong when driving that you smell and see burning from the back tire?
You may have a defective tire or your rear brakes are out of adjustment and not releasing properly
Why would a car make a squeaking noise when driving that stops when the brakes are applied?
this is usually the indicator that you need new brakes so dont worry just get them replaced problem solved
Would your brakes smell like rubber burning if the master cylinder needed to be replaced?
I advise you to perform a careful examination of your car's brake system.
Why do new brakes grind?
New brakes do not grind. If you replaced the brake pads and resurfaced the rotors you may hear a bit of a sound but it is normal until the pads and rotors wear during normal driving.
How do you unfreeze car brakes?
Check the calipers on the car to see which one is frozen. Most likely you have a stuck wheel caliper that is causing the frozen problem and will have to be replaced.
After 5 minutes driving the breaks is okay and as you go along driving the breaks gets hard?
If this is a recent problem then it may be stuck wheel clinders / calipers , causing the brakes to overhaet or a brake pressure problem. if you have a abs system on your car then it will have to be taken in for serive if it involves the abs system. iIf you just installed brakes then try bleeding and adjusting your brakes, if they have an adjustment.
Why front brakes getting hot while driving?
i have a 93 nissan and the front brakes are getting hot when driving
Where can I get new brakes shoes for my brakes?
The best place to have your brakes replaced at would be Midas they would be able to replace both your brake shoes and even brake calibers if they need replaced.
