Brake light is now on.

2002 KIA SPORTAGE
90,000 MILES • 4 CYL • AUTOMATIC
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DEB KSICINSKI
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The other day I was backing up and there was a boom-like sound and it seemed like I backed over something. At first, I thought I blew my rear tire. Nothing appeared out of order. Today, the boom and bump-like feeling happened again plus it seemed difficult to get my car to advance--I had to give it some gas, plus it seemed like my brakes suddenly changed--I had to press further down to get the car to stop. Just as I'm pulling into my driveway, the brake light came on. When I got out of my car, it smelled awful, like burning SOMETHING, maybe rubber? I can't imagine that my brakes are shot--I have my car serviced regularly and they would tell me if my brakes need replacing. Any idea what's going on? Thanks.
Feb 10, 2017 at 6:00 PM
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STEVE W.
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Brakes can fail at any time. It sounds like one of the rear shoe retainers may have failed and something came loose. I would take it in and have them look at it.
Feb 11, 2017 at 12:40 AM
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DEB KSICINSKI
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Thank you, Steve. I'll definitely get it towed to a garage immediately.
Feb 11, 2017 at 1:10 AM
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Please let us know happens so it will help others.

Best, Ken
Feb 13, 2017 at 11:24 AM