Got done driving to bowling alley last night and was greeted with an awful hair burning like smell. Kind of like clutch definitely not coolant or oil burring. Most acute in the rear drivers wheel, seemed like it was throwing off heat. Seems to me i'm dealing with an E brake stuck on or a stuck caliper? maybe just severely worn pads, although they didn't squeak. I'm gonna check her out tomorrow (Weds) seeing if you think I'm on the right track.
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Originally posted by calypso rot View PostGot done driving to bowling alley last night and was greeted with an awful hair burning like smell. Kind of like clutch definitely not coolant or oil burring. Most acute in the rear drivers wheel, seemed like it was throwing off heat. Seems to me i'm dealing with an E brake stuck on or a stuck caliper? maybe just severely worn pads, although they didn't squeak. I'm gonna check her out tomorrow (Weds) seeing if you think I'm on the right track.
check your e-brake.
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Originally posted by calypso rot View Post1990 325i 2 door manual trans. Yup E brake was my first thought. I'll look into it later this week.
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Originally posted by calypso rot View PostI haven’t been able to replicate symptoms. Rotors no scoring and pads are okay. Could I have had the e brake partially engaged during my trip?
edit for clarity : your e30 parking brake lives inside the hat of the rotor disc. you won't see it by removing the wheels alone. it's like a mini drum brake.
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