Re: Still Stinking Brake Fluid

[Wolff <wolff_b@ix.netcom.com>]

Lewis, Gary M wrote:
> 
> Audifans,
> Stinky brake fluid smell continues.  Two kind listers responded (thanks
> Tony and Ingo!!).  I checked the clutch stuff inside the car.  No fluid.
> Ingo suggested cracked brake line somewhere.  Haven't looked at the
> brake lines yet.  However, the burning question is, as it seems to be
> BURNING(or hot) fluid (brake fluid I assume, as the brake and clutch
> were just flushed, and the smell is towards the rear of the car, no
> pentosin back there), where on the car could brake fluid get to
> something hot (most likely near/at the exhaust toward the rear of the
> car)???  Is there a brake line or clutch stuff that comes near the
> exhaust/engine?
> 
> Help, these fumes are making me sick (really)...
> 
>

Is it only after driving then? Maybe it's your brakes themselves and not
brake _fluid_ smell. Stuck rear caliper perhaps? Another thought: Do you
have a q with battery under the rear seat? If so, could be overcharging
battery emitting bad fumes.
HTH,
Wolff
Wolff