When I go to brake it makes a really weird noise, like darth vader breathing, or a jet flying overhead... it used to only happen sometimes, but now its everytime i brake. It has also started to make strange noises when i accellerate too, like its a wind up car or something... the car still runs perfectly, and the brakes are sound too... whats wrong?
2007-03-24 06:11:35 · 10 answers · asked by fatboy_girl 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
and am i ok to go on one more long journey before i get it fixed?
2007-03-24 06:18:04 · update #1
I don't think your brakes are all that sound if they are making the noises you describe.
Quick Check: Look at the brake calipers on your front wheels that hold the brake pads. There is a small metal tab that extends out and perpendicular to the brake rotor. That's the wear sensor and it makes noise to let you know when the pads have to be replaced. Same deal if you have rear disc brakes, otherwise for rear wheels you have to remove the wheels and pull the brake drums off to see the problem. Rear brakes don't usually wear as fast as front disc brakes, but they can accumulate brake dust as the pads wear and with sufficient buildup can cause noises.
Rule of thumb here - Unless you are Fred Flintstone, when the brakes start making noises get them to a shop and get them fixed. Otherwise find something soft to hit when your brakes fail. Hopefully the impact won't kill you...
Oh yeah, as for that long trip - get the brakes fixed first. Ya just never know when some moron will do something stupid right in front of you and require emergency braking. Not really the time to have your brakes fail on you...
2007-03-24 06:27:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't go on a long trip before have the brakes checked out.This will cause a lot more time and money if you don't . Good brakes are not only good for you and your safety, but for the good andsafety of the drivers around you. Get them checked right away!
2007-03-24 08:39:59 · answer #2 · answered by Changed 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just adding to the advice above. It really is that your pads are gone and what you hear is metal on metal. Get the pads replaced at a minimum. If this has been going on for a long time, get your rotors replaced as well.
2007-03-24 06:20:31 · answer #3 · answered by afreshpath_admin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like you need break pads and now what you are hearing is the metal grinding into the rotor not good get it fixed quick
2007-03-24 06:15:19 · answer #4 · answered by lori b 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dude apply oil to ur brakes regularly, if not then go see a mechanic or something to get 'em fixed it probably won't cost much. and if it doesn't ask ur neighbor for help.
that's all i know...
2007-03-24 06:26:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to get it to the shop ASAP my truck did the same thing and i kept driving it. I ended up having to pay over $600.00 to get it fixed
2007-03-24 07:44:35 · answer #6 · answered by rebelfirefighter 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your Break Pads are woren out you need to have them checked.
2007-03-24 06:14:14 · answer #7 · answered by david786 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check brakes and bearing
2007-03-24 06:59:53 · answer #8 · answered by usmc1395 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
keep driving...when the wheel falls off you will see the worn out bearing
2007-03-24 06:14:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to replace your brakes.
2007-03-24 06:14:34 · answer #10 · answered by ValleyR 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋