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hk240sx08
02-26-2009, 10:53 AM
Hey guys i need some help/advice

I own a s13 hatch dropped on coilovers and 16in rims. In the past week or two, everytime after a drive, i can smell burning plastic/rubber or some sort of similar smell around my rear driverside wheel/brake area. Its getting kinda annoying and I'm starting to get paranoia about it. :-/

Any of you guys know what this problem is? Any help is appreciated

g6civcx
02-26-2009, 10:59 AM
Possibly seized brake caliper causing the pads to ride the disc and overheat.

The exhaust also runs in that area so check it out.

boozels
02-26-2009, 11:16 AM
yea you gotta check it out.
Could be a handful of things.

JRas
02-26-2009, 12:55 PM
burnt rubber, like tires? check your fender out, may be rubbing.

as others said, could be a bunch of things take the time to inspect it...

hk240sx08
02-26-2009, 01:06 PM
i dont think its the tires? because i have a roughly 2 finger gap between my rear tires and fenders, and i believe the fume smells more plastic then rubber, a sick smell, but thanks for all the advice so far :D

slider2828
02-26-2009, 02:23 PM
Yah could be break fluid, pads, or you better check your shocks to see if it is leaking too...

hk240sx08
02-26-2009, 05:06 PM
AHAHAHA...i found the source of the fume, and I should have known it at the start!!...An unlucky plastic bag got caught on my exhaust and melted...XD and now i feel just like my sig..LOL

Thanks guys for all the help,

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Faztkarvroom89
02-26-2009, 05:33 PM
I had that happened to me once lol hard to get rid of just gotta wait for it burn all off