My wheels have started making a grinding sound not only when I step on the brake, but even when the brake isn't applied it's a constant sound....like metal on metal. Any assistance would be appreciated. Thanks!
2007-01-12 12:16:26 · 11 answers · asked by the walrus 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Your brakes are need of replacement, see a mechanic as soon as possible!
2007-01-12 14:46:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are in need of a brake job. The brake pads are to a point where there are no brake material left on the pad. Stop driving the car until you get these repairs, it could cause the car to not stop, or even lock up.. Be careful... When taking it into the shop, get estimate first. tell them that before any additional work is done. they should get your approval... even the best shop may try to put on parts that are not needed.
2007-01-12 20:23:18 · answer #2 · answered by gimlost2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
drive at whatever speed it is noisiest on a straight road and swerve left and right(make sure traffic is clear!)if the noise is louder when the car leans one direction or the other, you probably have a bad wheel bearing, if not , it could be some obvious debris scraping the ground under your car. also could be your brakes are horribly into the metal which is SERIOUSLY dangerous. most shops will provide a brake inspection at no charge. take advantage of this free service, it just might save your life or the lives of the family you wont crash into because you took the time to have it checked.
2007-01-12 20:32:02 · answer #3 · answered by car rx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i own a repair shop,,and it probably is metal to metal,,the brake pads may be eaten past the wear limit,,and be eating in to the rotors,,if they are they,ll do this all the time,,ad eventually they,l go past that point and will collapse,,leaving you with no brakes at all on it,,if get them checked and repaired as soon as possible,,it cane be dangerous to drive a car like this,,good luck hope this help,s..
2007-01-12 20:23:34 · answer #4 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is metal to metal ,you need a brakes job.
2007-01-12 20:19:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's the brakes. Even when you are not applying them they may still be rubbing.
2007-01-12 20:19:41 · answer #6 · answered by Naughtums 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your have probably run your pads down to bare metal, change pads and more than likely the rotors too...
2007-01-12 20:21:37 · answer #7 · answered by Savage 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
change the brake lining, sounds like you are digging into the rotors, probably need new rotors now also.
2007-01-12 20:24:50 · answer #8 · answered by mister ss 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
brake job NOW - you may even need new rotors
the pads are GONE
2007-01-12 20:19:50 · answer #9 · answered by tom4bucs 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First check your breaks, if its not them, check your CV joints
2007-01-12 20:55:41 · answer #10 · answered by lefty_miller 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋