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Old 05-01-2008, 04:30 AM
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Hey all, this morning I went out to start my car and when I started it up and i let it sit for a few mins to warm up. Upon starting driving, I noticed a burning rubber smell. It was like that for like for maybe about a minute at the most. The car hadnt been driven for about a weke and I think it may have been the e-brake stuck to the rotors, but im not sure. It went away relatively quickly, but I just want to check it out to make sure the e-brake isnt stuck to the rotor or anything. Does that sound like a possibility to anyone other than me? Also, does anyone know how to check that or know where a thread is that explains how to check that. I appreciate the help.

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Old 05-01-2008, 06:35 PM
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I really don't think it is your E brake, btw your brakes arent made of plastic and shouldn't smell like burnt plastic. You probably drove over a plastic bag which melted to your exhaust.
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Originally Posted by 21337R,May 1 2008, 10:35 PM
You probably drove over a plastic bag which melted to your exhaust.
Check for a bag melted to your catalytic convertor or other exhaust pipe.
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since the car was parked for a week.... I'd say a squirrel
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