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Jul 20, 2006 | 09:33 AM

bbuffalo

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I am getting a burning rubber smell at the rear axle. This is on a 2001 F350 Dually Diesel. Have recently replaced the transmission (180K), rear axle seals, and brake shoes. Still getting this burned rubber smell. I am thinking the rear calipers may not be releasing, keeping the shoes in contract w/rotor. Any ideas?

Jul 20, 2006 | 02:18 PM

afinepoint

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I have the same truck same year but with 93K miles. Thanks for the heads up.

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Jul 20, 2006 | 04:27 PM

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have you noticed four black lines on the road behind you at any of the times you smelled the burning rubber?

Jul 20, 2006 | 04:41 PM

yellow_jacket

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Have you checked for discoloration of the rotor? If it is being overheated due to the caliper being stuck, it will turn colors.

Have you replaced the tires lately? Are you sure the dual wheels are not rubbing against each other?

Jul 20, 2006 | 06:26 PM

Hotwheelbill

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Originally Posted by yellow_jacket

That was the first thing that I thought of. If this is the problem you need a spacer between the inner and outer rear wheels. If not, boy what a blow out!!!!!!
Just another thought, do you have an air bag set up on the rear?
Also, do you have an after market exhaust, may be on the spare tire?

Jul 20, 2006 | 08:14 PM

BowDown

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What size tires are you running... and if they arent stock you should check tire pressure on all 4. If they are really low they may be rubbing each other!

Jul 20, 2006 | 08:15 PM

BowDown

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Originally Posted by Hotwheelbill

Also, do you have an after market exhaust, may be on the spare tire?

Good call! I didn't even think of that.

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Jul 21, 2006 | 10:08 AM

BuickTurbo

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Check to make sure the p-brake is not overset. With all of the smells that these trucks produce, I am amazed that we can distinguish one from another.