New diff seals

[Aaron downunder Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Aaron downunder]

Hi, I have recently had new rear diff seals put on my 04 Prado. The front and rear brakes were replaced too. There is a “ burning” smell coming from the rear wheals.( Not an oily).
Any thoughts or ideas would be appreciated.

[mjrandom Out of control poster! Find all posts View Profile Close mjrandom]

Probably brakes, did you replace the handbrake shoes? Are the shoes too tight against the drums?

[Duncan271 Member Find all posts View Profile Close Duncan271]

Possibly handbrake not adjusted correctly. Some brake fluid/grease may have gotten on the discs. Go for a drive, foot off the accelerator, see if it slows down quicker than normal? After a drive, use back of your hand, feel around centre hubs of all wheels, see if any feel hotter than the others?

New brake pads produce a burn in smell too, it may dissipate after a while.