Burning smell while driving uphill. . .
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Burning smell while driving uphill. . .
I know that nobody can diagnose my car problems over the web, but I figured someone might know where I can start.
When I drive uphill my car starts to smell like burning brakes or something similar. It only happens when I drive uphill. I replaced my clutch and flywheel about 5k miles ago so I doubt it is the clutch slipping, I thought it was my rear brake caliper sticking but it only happens when I drive up a hill. I figured I could measure my brake pads and if there is any difference then it is the caliper pot sticking.
Again I know that it is a kind of stupid thing to ask but I figured MAYBE someone might have had the same problem. . . . .
thanks
When I drive uphill my car starts to smell like burning brakes or something similar. It only happens when I drive uphill. I replaced my clutch and flywheel about 5k miles ago so I doubt it is the clutch slipping, I thought it was my rear brake caliper sticking but it only happens when I drive up a hill. I figured I could measure my brake pads and if there is any difference then it is the caliper pot sticking.
Again I know that it is a kind of stupid thing to ask but I figured MAYBE someone might have had the same problem. . . . .
thanks
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I know that nobody can diagnose my car problems over the web, but I figured someone might know where I can start.
When I drive uphill my car starts to smell like burning brakes or something similar. It only happens when I drive uphill. I replaced my clutch and flywheel about 5k miles ago so I doubt it is the clutch slipping, I thought it was my rear brake caliper sticking but it only happens when I drive up a hill. I figured I could measure my brake pads and if there is any difference then it is the caliper pot sticking.
Again I know that it is a kind of stupid thing to ask but I figured MAYBE someone might have had the same problem. . . . .
thanks
When I drive uphill my car starts to smell like burning brakes or something similar. It only happens when I drive uphill. I replaced my clutch and flywheel about 5k miles ago so I doubt it is the clutch slipping, I thought it was my rear brake caliper sticking but it only happens when I drive up a hill. I figured I could measure my brake pads and if there is any difference then it is the caliper pot sticking.
Again I know that it is a kind of stupid thing to ask but I figured MAYBE someone might have had the same problem. . . . .
thanks
Seriously tho, no idea. Exhaust?
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burning clutch smell is pretty damn distinct IMO once you've smelled one you know it when u smell it again... twss? lol. Ne ways you should try seeing if it smells the same when ur going downhill not a super steep grade but yea. When in doubt always check the cheapest stuff (free) first and move your way up if you don't have a clue about what it might be. Best of luck.
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the smell seems to be coming from the exhaust area, gonna lift it up tomorrow and look for any tell tale signs of burning along the exhaust. I have ruled out the clutch, it is def. coming from the rear, possibly the muffler. Gonna rip it around the hills tomorrow and try and narrow it down. Thanks.
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