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1998 Honda Accord Repair Question


Topics covered: Smell, Brake pads, Brakes.
Mileage: 230,700 miles.

Asked on September 27, 2012

What's can this smell be?

I have a 98 honda accord ex 4 cyl and the a.c doesn't work(needs new air compreser still not fixed yet) I was driving and all of a sudden it was lots of smoke coming from my front driver tire. My car was not running hot and the smell was strong. It kind of smelled like a burning clutch(my car is auto) remember this smell from a pervious car I had. Brake pads are medium. Can you tell me what that might be?

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Replied on September 27, 2012

Symptom indicates the brakes must be heating up causing the burning smell. Check the calipers for sticking.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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Replied on September 27, 2012

Thank you I will have that looked at.

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