2002 Chevy Suburban Fluid smell drivers side rear wheel

2002 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
82,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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JEFFERYKIRK
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After some travel and then stopping I get a smell of hot fluid at the driver's rear tire area. No smell when sitting cold. I have found no leaks under the vehicle and i checked and added fluid to the rear axle housing. Still having that smell. Aim to check brake line for possible fluid in to drum, but looking for advice, Again I have not seen any leaks under the vehicle. I had suspicion that is might be related to the auto ride but not sure how since that is air operated. Please advise.
May 5, 2009 at 9:59 AM
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ATKAPARKING
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If you added fluid to the rear end, that is a likely indication it's leaking. I would pull tires and drums--it seems you either have brake fluid or diff fluid leaking.
May 5, 2009 at 10:55 AM
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