Grating noise coming from front when driving
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Grating noise coming from front when driving
I have this irritating grating noise from the front end of the car. It's not that intrusive but it is just there and does not sound like a finally tuned car. The car had sat for 1 year and I am working on it again. The front right disc is grooved heavily. Any thoughts?
I have replaced the rear callipers as they were both seized. To note, the rear wheels when raised off the broud and hand brake off turn with some resistance. I have adjusted the handbrake cable but note that the passenger rear wheel turns easier than the driver rear wheel. Is this because of the new pads and discs?
Any help welcome.
I have replaced the rear callipers as they were both seized. To note, the rear wheels when raised off the broud and hand brake off turn with some resistance. I have adjusted the handbrake cable but note that the passenger rear wheel turns easier than the driver rear wheel. Is this because of the new pads and discs?
Any help welcome.
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If you replace pads and rotors on one side, you should also replace them on the other. Also, if your rotors are heavily grooved they should be replaced as well. As far as the noise you need to centralize a location and determine what is going on when it makes it. Does it happen while braking? Not braking? Turning right? Turning left? Increase sound with speed? Etc. It could be bearings, bad control arm, brakes, suspension issue and possibly other things.
Really, the key is to narrow down the sound to a specific location.
Really, the key is to narrow down the sound to a specific location.
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It's amazing what you can find once you start digging into things. Also, Roger is correct that it is always good to change your pads when changing rotors. It is critical that you properly bed them as well. Really, you can find ceramic pads for $50 and metallic ones for as low as $20. Check out RockAuto.com
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I was advised to not change the pads by a friend of mine as they help to bed the brakes in faster. I take it that is wrong then.
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