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Old 09-18-2009, 03:05 PM
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hey guys!! 2001 audi a4 Q
when i slam the brake and the car stops it smels like there is something burning and it only does it if you slam the brakes. I just want know if its something bad that needs to be fix any help would be appreciated.
 
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Old 09-18-2009, 05:52 PM
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Something burning off the brakes... look for a leak



Or its actually the brakes... why are you slammimg them?
 
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Old 09-18-2009, 06:04 PM
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I checked by the brakes, brake lines no leaks, sometimes you push the brakes hard when someone cuts you off
 
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Old 09-18-2009, 06:19 PM
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Pull the tire and check the actual brake cylinders...

While in there, make sure they move freely.
 
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Old 09-18-2009, 10:09 PM
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it might be the oil coming off of the valve cover when you slam and it comes drips off on to the headers
 
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Old 09-18-2009, 10:15 PM
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dont know where u are from but here in cali that happens too often... we developed this awesome strategy... quit riding peoples *** and u wont have to slam on the brakes when someone gets in front of u cuz u will have enough room to gently apply the brakes lol
 
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