burning smell

EMMM TREE · Thu, Jun-19-2003, 12:19:22 AM

i get a burning smell from my rear left wheel, the intensity of the smell grows the longer i drive.....its been like that since i bought the car recently...........furtheremore i hear a low growling/grinding sound coming from the left rear at low speeds

any thoughts? they could be related or 2 seperate problems...

95 cosmos emmm tree

///Mphantom · Thu, Jun-19-2003, 12:21:59 AM

I had this same problem on my 93 318i, it turned out to be a shot wheel bearing if I remember correctly, you need to get that replaced ASAP because its causing damage more and more you drive!!! I could be wrong though, but from what you describe I am pretty sure that is the problem.

Ramtruk · Thu, Jun-19-2003, 12:26:38 AM

That would be my first guess too. Get it figured out so you aren't left stranded somewhere!

M3AN · Thu, Jun-19-2003, 01:16:16 AM

Yep, I vote for bearing as well - get it sorted ASAP for the reasons above.

Only other think I can think of is that your handbrake balance is way out and the left side is sticking - similar symptoms.

M3AN

EMMM TREE · Thu, Jun-19-2003, 10:42:36 PM

ok it makes sense for the grinding noise........but why the burning smell? almost like rubber!

M3AN · Thu, Jun-19-2003, 10:50:53 PM

EMMM TREE>

"Almost like rubber."

Brakes. Get them checked ASAP

M3AN

EMMM TREE · Thu, Jun-19-2003, 11:56:34 PM

since when are brakes made of rubber?

///Mphantom · Fri, Jun-20-2003, 12:21:13 AM

EMMM I had a little of that smell also, but it was faint. I believe its the smell coming from the bearings. Metal grinding metal smokes and leaves a smell similair to burning rubber. I believe if you get your wheel bearing replaced you wont smell rubber anymore. I feel like a pro at this problem because my mechanic went over it with me in detail, I was too skeptical to replace it myself. Get that thing fixed before it throws everything off

Ramtruk · Fri, Jun-20-2003, 12:27:28 AM

There are also grease seals, made of rubber, next to the bearings.

EMMM TREE · Fri, Jun-20-2003, 12:40:06 AM

that makes sense.........thanks alot for the input guys!

Thu, Jun-19-2003, 12:19:22 AM	#1
EMMM TREE Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 258 Reputation: 0 Location: Brooklyn, NY	burning smell i get a burning smell from my rear left wheel, the intensity of the smell grows the longer i drive.....its been like that since i bought the car recently...........furtheremore i hear a low growling/grinding sound coming from the left rear at low speeds any thoughts? they could be related or 2 seperate problems... 95 cosmos emmm tree

Thu, Jun-19-2003, 12:26:38 AM	#3
Ramtruk Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 208 In the garage: '08 Yamaha FZR1000 '08 MERCEDES-BENZ C300 '98 BMW ///M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Janesville, WI	That would be my first guess too. Get it figured out so you aren't left stranded somewhere! __________________ 1998 M3 Coupe Cosmos Black UUC SSK(with DB's and CB's) X-Brace H&R OE Sport Springs Koni SA's

Thu, Jun-19-2003, 01:16:16 AM	#4
M3AN mmm... lovely! Join Date: Apr 2003 Age: 41 Posts: 2,118 Reputation: 0 Location: Auckland, NZ	Yep, I vote for bearing as well - get it sorted ASAP for the reasons above. Only other think I can think of is that your handbrake balance is way out and the left side is sticking - similar symptoms. M3AN __________________ [Dyno Chart] [Larger version of my Avatar]

Thu, Jun-19-2003, 10:50:53 PM	#6
M3AN mmm... lovely! Join Date: Apr 2003 Age: 41 Posts: 2,118 Reputation: 0 Location: Auckland, NZ	EMMM TREE> "Almost like rubber." Brakes. Get them checked ASAP M3AN __________________ [Dyno Chart] [Larger version of my Avatar]

Fri, Jun-20-2003, 12:27:28 AM	#9
Ramtruk Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 208 In the garage: '08 Yamaha FZR1000 '08 MERCEDES-BENZ C300 '98 BMW ///M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Janesville, WI	There are also grease seals, made of rubber, next to the bearings. __________________ 1998 M3 Coupe Cosmos Black UUC SSK(with DB's and CB's) X-Brace H&R OE Sport Springs Koni SA's

Thu, Jun-19-2003, 12:21:59 AM	#2
///Mphantom Turbo Please! Join Date: Mar 2003 Age: 31 Posts: 379 Reputation: 0 Location: Orlando, FL	I had this same problem on my 93 318i, it turned out to be a shot wheel bearing if I remember correctly, you need to get that replaced ASAP because its causing damage more and more you drive!!! I could be wrong though, but from what you describe I am pretty sure that is the problem.

Thu, Jun-19-2003, 10:42:36 PM	#5
EMMM TREE Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 258 Reputation: 0 Location: Brooklyn, NY	ok it makes sense for the grinding noise........but why the burning smell? almost like rubber!

Thu, Jun-19-2003, 11:56:34 PM	#7
EMMM TREE Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 258 Reputation: 0 Location: Brooklyn, NY	since when are brakes made of rubber?

Fri, Jun-20-2003, 12:21:13 AM	#8
///Mphantom Turbo Please! Join Date: Mar 2003 Age: 31 Posts: 379 Reputation: 0 Location: Orlando, FL	EMMM I had a little of that smell also, but it was faint. I believe its the smell coming from the bearings. Metal grinding metal smokes and leaves a smell similair to burning rubber. I believe if you get your wheel bearing replaced you wont smell rubber anymore. I feel like a pro at this problem because my mechanic went over it with me in detail, I was too skeptical to replace it myself. Get that thing fixed before it throws everything off

Fri, Jun-20-2003, 12:40:06 AM	#10
EMMM TREE Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 258 Reputation: 0 Location: Brooklyn, NY	that makes sense.........thanks alot for the input guys!

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