If you don't feel brakes pulsing from warpage and they work ok then there is
probably no problem. You should have the pads checked for excessive wear. It
isn't uncommon. Many people do it..


"dbstafford" <dbstafford@cox.net> wrote in message
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> Hello all,
>
> My wife has a 2001 Accord EX and she accidentally drove about 15 miles on
> her way home with the parking brake partially engaged. When she parked,
> she smelled an acrid, electrical smell coming primarily from the rear
> right wheel. We realize that this can cause damage to the rear brakes or
> axel over time, but could this onetime episode result in extensive damage?
> Should we get the brakes checked ASAP?
>
> TIA,
>
> David
>