Hello. just bought new brake pads all around for my 67 mustang with drm brakes. i had the drums turned, and i installed everything myself. i adjusted the brakes so the drums would fit on snuggly and still be able to spin. i bought a new master cylinder and installed that too. and i bled everything, and it was all working nice except after i drive it for like 20 mins(in 85 degree weather), it starts smelling like the brake pads. what would normally happen is that im driving down the street, and i stop for a light, and then when i accelerate again after the stop, that is when i smell it. but i just put the brakes on this weekend, so i dont know if there is a certain amount of mileage that the brakes still need to be broken in or anything. this has happened before, the last time i changed my brakes, but the smell ended up going away. i just wanted to make sure this was normal or if i should spend the money and get it checked out at a brake shop. thanks alot

After installing new brakes there is a break in procedure. You drive slowly and lightly brake to a stop. Progressively increase speed and brake, allowing time for the brakes to cool between braking. This should stop the brakes from getting hot and smelling.

They may be adjusted a little too snug and are dragging while you drive. Touch the center of the wheel it should be warm not hot with normal driving.

I agree with 1owner.

When I redo my '67 brakes, I set them a little loose initially. Use allows the high spots to wear even and the self-adjusters to set themselves.

Next time, if you can find a shop that will arc-grind your shoes to match the curvature of your drums, you'll shorten the break-in time greatly, and the brakes will work better right off the bat.

When you smell them, go around and see which drum feels hot.........It may be that the emergency brake is slightly engaged.

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