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Brake pads / burning smell from car

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unlikelychump · 29/08/2023 21:34

Car was making a clunky noise when braking this morning but then has stopped. My googling suggested it was brake pads so because the noise stopped I figured i would ring garage instead of driving it straight there.

Haven't rung garage yet and then tonight there is a strong burning rubber smell.

I am wondering if I can drive it the 15 miles to the town I work in where i usually take it or if I need to find another garage - nearest is about 5 miles but I don't know any of them and will also then have to book annual leave to sort it, and can't get kids to holiday club.

Does anyone know how far I can drive it at this point?

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unlikelychump · 29/08/2023 22:00

Anyone?

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Shade17 · 29/08/2023 22:14

From the vague description my money would be a seized caliper but it could well be other brake related issues.

unlikelychump · 30/08/2023 21:00

10/10 shade!!

Garages advised me not to drive, so I joined AA and they dealt with it by getting it to a garage. Hopefully will get it back tomorrow.

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Shade17 · 30/08/2023 21:41

Good news that you have a diagnosis! Hope you’re back on the road soon!

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