Maximized2000

iTrader: (11)

Hey guys,

I recently noticed a burning smell coming from the driver side rear wheel area only. The smell was pretty strong after I drive from over 15 minutes on the highway. It smells like some sort of wires were burned.
I checked to see if any plastic bag or anything plastic was stuck to my exhaust but there was nothing there to produce the smell.

Should I be worried about this?

Urbanracer

It could be the parking break cable binded up and one of your pads is in contact with the rotor, which would cause a burning smell from the rear of the car. Check your parking break.

irish44j

iTrader: (38)

or it could just be that one of your rear calipers is frozen..,...which IIRC happens every so often on maximas and other cars....

Maximized2000

iTrader: (11)

Is there something that I should do or is it something that will eventually go away.

Lontar1

iTrader: (5)

rear caliper probable frozen.... check the rubber seals.. and lubricate if broken.....

irish44j

iTrader: (38)

either get a new caliper (they're not very $$), or rebuild yours with new seals and lube.

Maximized2000

iTrader: (11)

Ok..I'll take a look at it this weekend. Thanks guys!