and it carries on when i'm driving along like something is rubbing.
Anyone know what this could be? i've been driving it like it for about 2 weeks coz haven't had time to take it to a garage.
2006-07-25 22:58:28 · 22 answers · asked by 'Rickaaayyyyyyyyyyyyyyy 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
You really should take your car to the garage and have it looked at,if your brakes totally fail on you while driving fast the consequenses could be fatal for you or someone...
2006-07-26 08:47:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had something similar in my old car. It turned out to be a seized brake caliper. In order to cure it I took it to a garage and got them to replace and the pads and discs. For brakes it is really worth letting the professionals do it (I was a student at the time and it was completely worth it!).
A couple of years later exactly the same thing happened again. I think it was something the car was prone to, it was a Fiat Panda 1000 Fire.
2006-07-25 23:09:35 · answer #2 · answered by ehc11 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had this problem on a Rover a few years ago. It was simply a shield around the brake pad rubbing on the disc that I just had to bend back slightly. Failing that, it could be more serious like a worn out or damaged brake pad.
2006-07-25 23:03:13 · answer #3 · answered by Stephen H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Brake pads have worn down to the rivets you need to get them changed. Probably have to get your discs changed too as it is likely as you have been driving like this they have been scored up by the worn out pads.
Disc brakes are usually at the front wheels of the car and drum brakes on the rear wheels.
2006-07-25 23:01:41 · answer #4 · answered by Gingerbread Man 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm no longer particular what you propose by "something dragging on floor", yet I had a automobile that made a grinding noise on one wheel even as turning. I researched the symptom and placed that it ought to were a wheel bearing or damaged suspension aspects, besides the undeniable fact that it easily replaced into the tire scraping on the plastic trim of the wheel hub. The dirt safeguard trim had come free or been bumped somewhat in the route of the wheel and as a effect made a grinding noise purely even as handing over a particular route. per chance your automobile has a similar situation. wish so, 'reason it expenses $0 to fix as against wheel bearings and cv joints.
2016-10-15 05:31:28 · answer #5 · answered by pelt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most likely you need brakes and by letting it go this long you probably destroyed the brake caliper. If your mechanically inclined, buy a pair of loaded calipers for your car or take the car to a repair shop for a COMPLETE brake inspection. A complete brake inspection will include measurements of pads, rotors, condition of brake system and prepapre and complete estimate listing parts, labor and warranty info.
2006-07-25 23:03:47 · answer #6 · answered by Jeff W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
grinding noise is definately your worn brake pad grinding into your brake rotors. The continuous noise is the fact that these pads are loose and casing some noise as you drive along.
2006-07-25 23:41:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Break pads and shoes. Brakes are easy to repair if you know the right person to do the job, you will not need to take it to the garage. Be careful who you let work on your car.
2006-07-25 23:14:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like your brake pads are worn out to the backing plates. Get it to a garage and get them changed ASAP. It may also have scored your discs, which will consequently need changing.
2006-07-25 23:04:13 · answer #9 · answered by Random Sam 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
could be some grit stuck in the brake calipers, it happened to me a few months ago, but it went after a few days when i tried braking sharply. It could be something else if it's lasted for 2 weeks though, so i can't help much sorry
2006-07-25 23:02:45 · answer #10 · answered by sdfsgsdhyj 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋