Smelling hot rubber after drive (Page 1/2)
Squall86GT JUN 08, 08:10 PM
After a 10 minute drive or so, it seems like each time there’s kind of this hot smell of rubber in the garage. My best guess would be a belt. What’s a good way to see if the belt is too tight? Or should I look at something else?
It’s got new brakes if that matters. Thanks
Patrick JUN 08, 08:44 PM

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Originally posted by Squall86GT:

It’s got new brakes if that matters.



After a drive, touch every brake disc with the back of a knuckle to see if one or more are hotter than the rest.
Mike in Sydney JUN 08, 08:57 PM

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Originally posted by Patrick:

After a drive, touch every brake disc with the back of a knuckle to see if one or more are hotter than the rest.



Yep. Sounds like a dragging pad.
Squall86GT JUN 08, 09:08 PM
I’ve got a laser thermometer. I’ll try that. Thanks guys.
Patrick JUN 08, 11:03 PM

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Originally posted by Squall86GT:

I’ve got a laser thermometer. I’ll try that.



Where's your sense of adventure? The back of my knuckles aren't scarred all that badly. lol
Skybax JUN 09, 09:26 AM

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Originally posted by Squall86GT:

I’ve got a laser thermometer. I’ll try that. Thanks guys.



When "driving normal" in summer weather...

- After a short drive the calipers should be approximately 90-110 degrees
- After a longer drive the calipers should read approximately 125-150 degrees
- The fronts should be slightly hotter than the rear

If any one caliper is much higher than the other three there is an issue.
Skybax JUN 09, 09:27 AM
Another thing you want to check and make sure a plastic baggie is not stuck/melting on exhaust that you might have picked up on the roadway.
Patrick JUN 09, 02:34 PM

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Originally posted by Skybax:

After a short drive the calipers should be approximately 90-110 degrees...



Calipers? I suspect you meant the rotor/brake discs.

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OldsFiero JUN 10, 08:58 PM
Many of my customers described oil leaking on hot exhaust parts as a burning rubber smell. Might be worth a look. It may avoid the " they all catch fire " syndrome.

Marc
Squall86GT JUN 11, 12:11 PM
I drove about 2 miles. It’s a very warm humid day here. The rotors in the back we’re both about the same at like 123°F in the front two were like 126.

I did notice a small oil spot before driving it sort of towards the front of the engine which is basically lined up with the front side of the rear tires. Possible that that oil is getting on exhaust pipes up there?

Thanks guys