rear wheels hot smell?

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isaaclud
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rear wheels hot smell?

Post by isaaclud »

search didnt show anything for what I am smelling...the rear wheels just smell really HOT after driving the commute...front wheels are fineshould i just take the thing to the dealership?hit me with advice brothers and sisters!!!
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Mavrik
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Re: rear wheels hot smell? (isaaclud)

Post by Mavrik »

your e-brake isn't partly applied by any chance?
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Post by NewNeptune »

What do you mean by "hot" smell?
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Re: rear wheels hot smell? (isaaclud)

Post by BlueCrush »

I had a similar thing happen to my Saturn. My e-brake was rubbing on the rotor and made the same smell. Check that first. If it still persists, I would get your rear brakes checked.
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