VW Parati, 2004
the sound disappears when I fully brake
the sound is coming from one side
2006-10-15 11:49:10 · 8 answers · asked by Tarek W 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
the sound comes from Front left
and I think if there was something wrong with the pads, I would hear a whistle instead...
2006-10-15 12:06:03 · update #1
If you are mechanically inclined I would suggest checking the wear of the pads and measure what's left of the rotors. If even close to being wore out, change pads and rotors out. It sounds like it has a pad not contacting the rotor "squarely". Since changing pads and rotors is not a big job (if mechanically inclined), it might be cheaper to go with all new rather than to guess which brake is bad. I hope you get this fixed without too much hassle.
2006-10-15 12:06:31 · answer #1 · answered by str8ball 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are these original brakes?
Have they been worked on ?
Sounds to me like the brake assembly wasn't lubricated when installed. There are moving parts that vibrate and make noises if not lubricated, So called brake squeal is caused, usually , by improper installation.
Find an honest brake shop, if that's possible, most have free brake inspection, and ask for advice.
Be careful, tell them up front you want only an estimate, in writing.
If it's a minor problem like a missing spring or such they will fix it free, if they are honest, to gain a customer, (been there, done that ) If it's big bucks, go get another estimate. If a rotor is chewed up, and they can show you, they can be machined for about $10. Be careful again they will sell you a new one $$$ then machine the original and you won't know the difference.
Wish I had time to tell you more horror stories.
Stay away from dealers.
2006-10-15 13:03:31 · answer #2 · answered by tronary 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
may well be a nasty bearing set up. at circumstances bearings are not any further fulling seated. besides the axle nut performs a extensive section in how long it is going to very final. If it isn't any further tight sufficient or comes loose actual matters will ensue rapid. no count if that's grinding... jack up the vehicle on that section pull proper and backside then left to proper on the wheel. no count if that's loose have the bearing replaced decrease back. do now no longer rigidity it till that's fixed if the wheel pass like loopy. If the brakes are a project then you definately in all probability have the pads or clips in incorrect. as long as a results of actuality the pads are even with the actuality that solid. yet that's particularly the rapid answer of matters to be sure.
2016-12-26 20:06:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it from the front or rear, left or front? Brakes should be cleaned at least once a year. It could be a worn down pad wearing down the rotor. The rotors may need to be machined. Maybe worse like a calliper. Get your brakes checked.
2006-10-15 11:57:59 · answer #4 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Push them hard, then release. When driving in wet conditions, brake just a little for a while, then push them. It wears down your brakes very quickly when you brake gently over a long distance.
2006-10-15 11:53:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like you need new rotors get them changed you could cause more damage
2006-10-15 11:57:03 · answer #6 · answered by nas88car300 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get off the draw bridge!!a ship is coming in! so much for German engineering?
2006-10-15 11:59:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe its your Rotors.If you take it in they can take of the wheel and see if they are worn
2006-10-15 11:51:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋