Burning smell N.S rear wheel

[pauldavies85]

I have noticed now twice, once from long trip (about 150 mles), and again after on a shot run(5 miles) that there is a rubber/burning smell, seems to be from the driver side rear wheel as i get out.
Its not that strong but covinced can't smell anywhere else round car, yes i look stupid sniffing round my car!
Any clues? rubbing pad, sus bush?????

[chimalsu]

see if there is an ht lead touching the manifold

[V8 Animal]

chimalsu said:

see if there is an ht lead touching the manifold

There very long ht leads
As for the post have a look at the wheel bearing.

[chimalsu]

you,re right animal,very long indeed,first thing in the morning,eyes not yet adjusted ,read the post as front wheel,my appolagies

[GingaNinga]

I've noticed at high speeds (over 130mph, on the AutoBahns of course) fully laden (e.g. en route to Le Mans) that the aerodynamics and fully laden boot have pushed the bodywork on to wheels and the fibreglass has rubbed. It's not noticiable stationary though as it's raised back up. Could that be the source / smell?

[Chimjunkie]

Burning rubber smell? That would be the rubber on the tyres smoking after a proper drive

[Barkychoc]

Is it definately a rubber smell or just a general hot / burning smell like a sticking brake caliper??

[supadik]

Sticky calliper mate! Can't see it being out else if it's defo from drivers rear wheel. RU sure it's a burning rubber smell tho????? Mine sometimes smells of burning rubber at the rear but that's only from the lights when Nova boy is behind me

[Barkychoc]

If its a sticking brake caliper (pretty likely I think) get it sorted - if it gets worse and your brake fluid boils the first warning sign is when you brake and the pedal hits the floor.
Don't believe all the guff about dual circuit brakes - the loss of one circuit means you have very little if anything in the way of brakes.

I speak from experience