Burning Smell While breaking

Shah24 · 08-02-2010, 05:08 AM

Hi all,

Yesterday I noticed something that when I break slightly harder the car cabin was filled with burning smell. Is it normal or something is going wrong?

Thanks,

Shah

ghosty · 08-02-2010, 06:18 AM

im no mechanic and not very technical when it comes to cars, but i know thats not normal

. i'd get it checked out. i take it your brakes are not below limit?

bakili · 08-02-2010, 06:25 AM

Mine did same, but oil burning smell.
Does it smell like oil burn smell?
Mine did while heating was on, turned out it was rocker cover gasket leaking oil from back side of engine.
What engine on your car?

Shah24 · 08-02-2010, 06:59 AM

Thanks guys,

ghosty - If the brakes are below limit will this happen? Onboard computer says 9000 miles for the brakes but will get it checked out.

Bakili - I don't think it is the oil burning as it only came when I braked hard yesterday. But when check if there are any leaks for peace of mind.

ghosty · 08-02-2010, 10:33 AM

i was just thinking if you had barely any pads left, that might cause a burning smell when braking hard?

quattrogmbh · 08-02-2010, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Shah24

Hi all,

Yesterday I noticed something that when I break slightly harder the car cabin was filled with burning smell. Is it normal or something is going wrong?

Thanks,

Shah

Depends what speed you were breaking from.. Coming down from 170mph I've had that too :-)

Shah24 · 08-02-2010, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ghosty

i was just thinking if you had barely any pads left, that might cause a burning smell when braking hard?

That is very possible. I will get the pads checked asap.

Shah24 · 08-02-2010, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by quattrogmbh

Depends what speed you were breaking from.. Coming down from 170mph I've had that too :-)

Well I was not driving at 170mph

. I think I might be doing like 40-50mph.

parapaul · 08-02-2010, 05:43 PM

While breaking what?

Shah24 · 08-03-2010, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by parapaul

While breaking what?

Brake padal

. must be half sleep while writing the title.

Shah24 · 08-03-2010, 07:45 AM

Sytner just quoted me £85 per hour for diagnostic and I have to leave my car with them for a day

.

M330Touring · 08-03-2010, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Shah24

Sytner just quoted me £85 per hour for diagnostic and I have to leave my car with them for a day

.

Take it to Cooks Ferry - Indy in Enfield - much cheaper

zltm089 · 08-03-2010, 05:21 PM

I've smelt something too....however, it was after a serious hardcore braking ...all wheels locked...and smokin tyres etc....Quite happy with the BMW brakes....

go to a local indy...

Shah24 · 08-04-2010, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by M330Touring

Take it to Cooks Ferry - Indy in Enfield - much cheaper

Thanks man will do that. It would be much easier for me.

Shah24 · 08-04-2010, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by zltm089

I've smelt something too....however, it was after a serious hardcore braking ...all wheels locked...and smokin tyres etc....Quite happy with the BMW brakes....

go to a local indy...

Yes I am happy with the brakes but I did not brake that hard. I am thinking it could may well be the filter for the aircon.

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ghosty Lieutenant 13 Rep 497 Posts Drives: e92 335d se Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Essex iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 335d SE [0.00]	im no mechanic and not very technical when it comes to cars, but i know thats not normal . i'd get it checked out. i take it your brakes are not below limit?
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bakili Lieutenant 39 Rep 427 Posts Drives: bmw e90 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Doncaster iTrader: (1) Garage List not old 318i [0.00]	Mine did same, but oil burning smell. Does it smell like oil burn smell? Mine did while heating was on, turned out it was rocker cover gasket leaking oil from back side of engine. What engine on your car? __________________
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Shah24 Private 1 Rep 78 Posts Drives: BMW 318i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys, ghosty - If the brakes are below limit will this happen? Onboard computer says 9000 miles for the brakes but will get it checked out. Bakili - I don't think it is the oil burning as it only came when I braked hard yesterday. But when check if there are any leaks for peace of mind.
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ghosty Lieutenant 13 Rep 497 Posts Drives: e92 335d se Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Essex iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 335d SE [0.00]	i was just thinking if you had barely any pads left, that might cause a burning smell when braking hard?
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Shah24 Private 1 Rep 78 Posts Drives: BMW 318i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Sytner just quoted me £85 per hour for diagnostic and I have to leave my car with them for a day .
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zltm089 Banned 261 Rep 7,686 Posts Drives: 335i SE Coupe Space Grey Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: LONDON iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 335i [10.00]	I've smelt something too....however, it was after a serious hardcore braking ...all wheels locked...and smokin tyres etc....Quite happy with the BMW brakes.... go to a local indy...
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