Hi there, I have recently purchased new raybestos pg plus rotors + akebono ceramic brakes and at the end of a drive, I have experienced a fairly strong burning smell. Can smell it just standing at the front of the car.
I have driven the car about 250-500 miles since they were installed two weeks ago.
On a side note, I have recently purchased a set of four wheels - dirty steelies - that were mounted yesterday. However, the brake smell was definitely evident on my alloys before my new wheels + tires.
My question is - is this smell normal? I believe my mechanic told me they would smell while the brakes + rotors got broken in. Would it be safe to drive 500 miles, from Southern California to Northern California? There are a couple steep 1/2 hr to 1 hr grades during the journey, along Highway 5 Grapevine and 152.
Thanks for any input you can provide!!