Burning smell in the morning - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

karl_karl · 11-24-2009, 05:38 PM

After I get to work, I notice a burning smell by the rear wheels of my 96 XL.
I have premium winter tires and the brakes were done last month (new pads and rotors). What could be causing this smell?? Any help would be appreciated.

Karl

blkavalon · 11-24-2009, 05:45 PM

i would check your emergency brakes. Avalon has separate drum brakes for the emergency brakes. they are might be stuck.

Jack Deth · 11-24-2009, 05:48 PM

my wife had a plastic shopping bag blow under her camry and stick to the hot exhaust. the damn thing stunk for a month.

karl_karl · 11-25-2009, 03:41 PM

Forgot to mention that I had all of those ebrake shoes replaced as well.

Can they get stuck right after a replacement?

Wouldn't it drag a bit on acceleration??

blkavalon · 11-26-2009, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by karl_karl

Forgot to mention that I had all of those ebrake shoes replaced as well.

Can they get stuck right after a replacement?

Wouldn't it drag a bit on acceleration??

then it shouldn't be the brakes at all.