when i apply the brakes it makes a loud squelling noise and even after i take my foot off the brake it still makes the sound -almost like a belt. my question no brake light comes on and the brakes work . i was told it was a sensor telling me the brake pads need replacement. bye the way the sound does come and go any ideas? and do you think it is safe to drive till i have it looked at monday. THANKS.
2007-01-24 08:57:30 · 7 answers · asked by dcappizi 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
brake manufactures place a small metal tab on the brake pad backing plate so that when your brakes reach the point of needing replaced the metal tab will touch the brake rotor and give an audible squeal to let you know its time to replace them.
And yes you should be OK until Monday but don't put it off to long because you will cause more damage and the possibility of not having brake at all
2007-01-24 09:08:09 · answer #1 · answered by Frank J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ive owned tons (200-300 ) 0f old cars. sounds like your brakes are starting to go bad. what you are hearing are the warning tabs on the brake pads designed to warn you when your brakes are starting to get bad.when the sound doesn't go away then you need pads. pull the front tires off and look at the brake pads you will be able to see if the warning tab is touching the rotor. if so go ahead and replace the pads.the brake light on most cars is for the fluid level not the pads. that is what the warning tabs are designed for.check the pads like i said . if you can't do that and noone else can as long as the sound doesn't stay constantly on then you can go on driving the car until then. if you here what sounds like matal grinding metal stop and dont drive anymore.that is the sound of your rotors against the metal backing of the brake pads. that would cause alot of damage i f you drove farther.
2007-01-24 17:09:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably brake pads. Some vehicles have the sensor that squeals. Should be safe to drive. Usually the only problem it causes is that it wears the rotors which are expensive if they have to be replaced instead of turned.
2007-01-24 17:04:08 · answer #3 · answered by mcc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need your brake pads changed, and you better do it quick. The longer you let the brakes squeal, the more you're damaging the actual brakes. And those cost a HELL of a lot more to replace than brake pads.
2007-01-24 17:06:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go get it checked...sounds like the pads are worn and you are braking with metal....
2007-01-24 17:04:45 · answer #5 · answered by Yvonne M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this sounds a lot like your break pads. i dont think its safe for you to drive until monday. today is only wednesday. you should always have your breaks fixed asap, they are the most important thing on the car. go and get it checked out asap.
2007-01-24 17:14:34 · answer #6 · answered by shanesmummy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you were told right, your pads need replaced and it is warning you that the pads are getting close to digging into the metal rotors, I would get them replaced as soon as possible as not to ruin your rotors and have extra expense.
2007-01-24 21:10:38 · answer #7 · answered by mister ss 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋