🚨 Car Smoking When Braking? Don't Panic!
🔥4 Common Culprits Decoded
When your car emits burnt smells or smoke while braking, it's sending an SOS!
1️⃣Downhill Overdrive
🚗 Continuous braking on slopes turns rotors into "hot plates"
🛠️ Fix: Pull over safely to let brakes cool. Use engine braking by downshifting
2️⃣Sticky Caliper Drama
🔧 Dirty pistons make pads cling to rotors 24/7
- 🚨 One super-hot wheel
- 💨 Smoke signals
💡 Must-do: Visit mechanic ASAP
3️⃣Drum Brake Tantrum
🥁 Wheel cylinder issues cause:
- 🚗 Car pulling to one side
- 🌡️ Uneven wheel temperatures
🔧 Solution: Professional TLC needed
4️⃣New Pad "Break-in"
🆕 Mild odor normal during first 200 miles
⚠️ Heavy smoke? Back to the garage!
🔧 Pro Tip: Brake issues never improve by themselves. When in doubt, check it out!
🛡️ Regular maintenance is your best insurance