Two days ago I got my rotors changed in the front and new calibers and brake pads in the front and a new wheel cylinder. The mechanic said that I didnt need the rear done just yet but maybe in a month or so. Well the second day out of the shop I noticed grinding sounds when I brake at a stop sign or traffic light etc. Why are my brakes grinding now. Will this stop because all the parts are new and just got done? Thanks
2006-12-17 02:32:57 · 7 answers · asked by Renee P 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
First of all there is no "break-in" period with brakes. The repair shop probably installed low quality friction material. There is a tremendous amount of difference in brake pads. Some shops offer two or three "levels" of brake pads, and if you chose anything than the highest quality then the shop you went to, unfortunately, may say that you chose the friction material and they advised you that it may not be as quiet as the other options. If they didn't give you an option then they should be solely responsible for making the noise go away. My shop only uses Wagner ThermoQuiet's (other than European imports) for this reason. We'll have an issue with around 1% of the pads we install, which speaks very good for that brake pad. It may be worth mentioning what kind of car you have...a lot of European imports tend to make noise if you don't buy the pads from the dealer.
While it is considered normal for semi-metallic brakes to make some noise from time to time that noise would be a squeak...not a grinding noise, so don't allow them to tell you otherwise.
Also, if you're about a month away from needing rear brakes then you need rear brakes. Just have them done...it's very difficult to accurately guage a month's worth of life on brakes. If it's that close then maybe the rear brakes are the cause of your noise and we've wasted our time talking about the front.
2006-12-17 09:17:14 · answer #1 · answered by Garrett 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should never have any grinding sounds or pulling to either side. Go back to the shop and complain. It is possible to get bad parts, even though new.
2006-12-17 02:36:47 · answer #2 · answered by smgray99 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i own a repair shop,and its normal to hear a small sound from it while there seating in,,but not a real loud one,,if it keeps this up,id take it back and have him re-check it,,it shouldn't make a noticeable sound anyway ,not one you can hear ,there may be something going on with it,,that shouldn't be,,like a sticking caliper,or something,,have it checked if it doesn't quieten down,,or the brakes start pulling to one side,,good luck with it.
2006-12-17 02:44:24 · answer #3 · answered by dodge man 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have the brakes checked to insure that they were properly installed. Most respectable garages warranty their work and your mechanic should not have a problem with double checking his work. If it is a problem find another mechanic.
2006-12-17 02:39:50 · answer #4 · answered by DeSaxe 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is probably the breaking in period, soon will go away, within 100 miles or so. Unless they installed really bad/cheap rotors and pads.
2006-12-17 02:36:31 · answer #5 · answered by jimfather 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is no "break in" period on brakes.
If they don't sound right to you, take it back to the shop.
2006-12-17 02:43:13 · answer #6 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
have them checked.it's really important that you do straight away.you could have an accident.
2006-12-17 02:35:23 · answer #7 · answered by debra 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋