2002 Hyundai Elantra Smell

2002 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
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CYNT_ISA0798
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Brakes problem
2002 Hyundai Elantra 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic

My husband just changed the brakes to our car, but it has a burning rubber smell...Did he do something wrong, please help
Apr 27, 2009 at 8:41 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Many times when new brakes are installed, they smell. You should double check to make sure everything is ok, but chances are the smell will go away after a couple days.

Let me know if it goes away.

Joe
Apr 29, 2009 at 5:56 AM
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