A slight squeeking when the brakes are used at sometimes and a whistling in the belt in my 2001 Ford Taurus. Should I take it in to a mechanic?
2006-12-20 07:25:56 · 8 answers · asked by Kayla 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Another thing I forgot to mention was that my mother drobe on my car with the parking brake on it for a while, not too long, but long enough for it to reek of bruning rubber when she got home.
2006-12-20 07:43:48 · update #1
Another thing I forgot to mention was that my mother drove on my car with the parking brake on it for a while, not too long, but long enough for it to reek of bruning rubber when she got home.
2006-12-20 07:43:59 · update #2
The squeek in the brakes is most likely the warning indicator on the front brake pads- telling you they need to be services. The belt noise- if it happens all the time it is the serpentine belt itself, if its only first thing in the morning or on first start up- it''s probobly the belt tensioner. I would take it to a shop. I work at one!
2006-12-20 07:28:07 · answer #1 · answered by missashley929 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is pretty common for brakes to squeal a little bit. If it is squealing consistently and loudly, your brake pads might be worn down to the point where they need replacement. You can inspect them yourself by looking to see if the wear tab on the brake pads are contacting the brake rotor, or you can take it to a mechanic, but they will most likely tell you to replace them regardless of their condition. The whistling from the belt is probably just the belt starting to wear out. If this is the case the noise would probably be more common in the morning or when it is wet out. It is also possible that the belt tensioner is wearing out, but not as likely. Again you can easily inspect this or take it to a mechanic, but they will probably also tell you to replace it regardless of condition.
2006-12-20 15:36:37 · answer #2 · answered by manderso750 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Squeaking of brakes is not unusual, there are proprietary substances you can apply but I'd say it's not worth it unless it's very irritating. I'm assuming that the brakes are regularly serviced, get them checked out if you are in any doubt. Squealing from the "fan belt" may indicate it is slipping and needs re-tensioning, if the squealing is continuous then it needs doing soon, but it is a 5-minute job that almost anyone with a spanner can do.
2006-12-20 15:40:35 · answer #3 · answered by Sangmo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Squeaking from the breaks can be a # of things...dirt between the pads and rotors, pads are worn down (some have a piece of metal attached to them so the let you know when they are getting low ..this is to prevent you from ruining your rotors. Belt Squeal is usually from a loose belt but it is best to check that the belt has no cracks in it..these two things are easily repaired but I wouldn't take it to a dealer...use a local mechanic.. or if your boyfriend has tools and some aptitude make him do it!
2006-12-20 15:34:34 · answer #4 · answered by bob 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well a sligh squeek could be needs new pads on the car and if the parking brake was left on and drove as much as you say it sounds like its the rear pads on the car that need to be done and as for your belt noise as for your belt noise is it when yo start it up or when its running or wet or what if yo could tell me a little more on that case it could be something as a bad pully
2006-12-20 20:58:40 · answer #5 · answered by lucylue52005 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like you need new brakes pads and belts bring the car in for a tune-up if it's been a while (30k miles, or more than a couple years)
2006-12-20 15:32:17 · answer #6 · answered by cadillacrazy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
intermittent incident occur does not need immediate attention. the problem you describe are bad drive belt and brake pads
2006-12-20 15:30:09 · answer #7 · answered by LEXUSRY 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your mom.
2006-12-20 15:32:45 · answer #8 · answered by PsychoTony 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋