Odor problem after hard braking

[ron2368]

I have a 06 legacy sedan, tires and brake pads are within 9 months old. Problem I have is only with front passenger. After coming off highway / having to brake from a higher speed there is a mild burning small mostly like a rubber smell from that wheel. Yesterday I got off the highway , braked hard a few times and pulled in my drive. I could smell it, its not strong but noticeable. I cant tell that there is any more heat coming off the wheel than the other side. The hub and wheel did not feel hotter either. By the time I jacked it up and pulled the wheel the smell was gone. The tire has no marks and looks perfect. The only 2 things I could tell was 1 the CV boot was letting some residue that accumulated on the frame( wiped it off and really had no smell) 2 there seemed to be a  very light residue over the caliper of grease and dust, I wiped it off that was not very smelly. Pulled the caliper back , it looked the same but the rubber seals were dry ( at least for the dirt on them).

 

Any help appreciated. My wife always complained about the brakes and I had 2 cailpers freeze so last summer I got oem pads and NAPA calipers. And lastly she did have a defective tire explode on I95 about 2 years ago front passenger. I had the car aligned since then and the tires wear even and very steady at high speeds. thanks.

[1 Lucky Texan]

quite possible inner cv boot is slinging grease onto the exhaust. It is quite stinky off hot exhaust. - not like engine oil.

 

if it has just begun, absolute best repair is to reboot your existing axle - very difficult to find a mechanic who will do it, but probably worth the effort/expense over any aftermarket axle. many folks here DIY the project. I've done it twice.

 

definitely stay away from typical parts store rebuit axles.

Edited June 4, 2017 by 1 Lucky Texan

[ron2368]

 

I found this on google, looks too easy

[Olnick]

Interesting video.  Yes, it does look "too easy!"  I'd like to hear reactions from some of our axle-gurus . . . is this a good way to go?

 

One tip:  Before removing the eccentric bolt from the strut bracket, mark its orientation with a chisel scratch or paint mark.  You'll sleep better when you go to reinstall it!