burning smell............brakes???
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Drifting
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From: De Pere WI
burning smell............brakes???
I recently have noticed a burning smell when I get out of my C5 after a drive. Smells like rubber burning, or something similar.
A friend with a '99 had a similar problem with the brake pedal not returning completely and causing the calipers to just slightly engage the rotors constantly. I believe a new spring on the brake pedal arm fixed it.
I am scheduled into the dealer tomorrow but would appreciate any experience or ideas you might have to offer in advance.
Many thanks!
A friend with a '99 had a similar problem with the brake pedal not returning completely and causing the calipers to just slightly engage the rotors constantly. I believe a new spring on the brake pedal arm fixed it.
I am scheduled into the dealer tomorrow but would appreciate any experience or ideas you might have to offer in advance.
Many thanks!
Resident moron
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From: Assachusetts
Re: burning smell............brakes??? (02 C5)
Take a look at your brakes after you drive. Are they smoking? Are they extremely hot? (surrounding wheel area should be hot if they are dragging). Are the rotors blue?
Dope
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Burning Brakes
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Re: burning smell............brakes??? (Dope)
Hmm, i have the same problem.
I just thought it was just the tires...i drive pretty hard & sometimes it smells a little worse than it does others-- like burnt tires.
often enough for me to be concerned though
I just thought it was just the tires...i drive pretty hard & sometimes it smells a little worse than it does others-- like burnt tires.
often enough for me to be concerned though
