When I drive my car at 50-60mph and have to step on the brakes they smell like burned rubber(just for few seconds).Why is that? Do they need to be replaced? What do you think is the problem? Thanks in advance.
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When I drive my car at 50-60mph and have to step on the brakes they smell like burned rubber(just for few seconds).Why is that? Do they need to be replaced? What do you think is the problem? Thanks in advance.
It may be brake dust material that you are smelling. You only smell it when you apply the brakes right. How many miles on your brakes? I would suggest removing the drums to inspect the amount of remaining brake shoe material and to check the wear pattern. If they are disc brakes its a bit easy to inspect. Also make sure your rear e-brake is not hanging up. The only rubber components on the brake system are seals ie wheel cylinder, axle seals etc. Another thing ..... drum brake tend to carry a fair amount of brake dust in them. This will also be a possiblity . Don't blow the dust out with an air hose. The dust is hazardous. Use a water hose to rise out the dust. Let us know what the out comme is.
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Thanks a lot for the info.I will check the brakes this weekend and I will let you know if I have more questions.
Thanks a lot for the info.I will check the brakes this weekend and I will let you know if I have more questions.