When I apply the brakes in my 1990 Golf, a squealing sound can be heard coming from the rear of the car. I'm quite sure that this is not coming from the brakes themselves as the noise can only be heard when the brake pedal is depressed but before any resistance is felt ie. before the pads start stopping the wheels. The brakes don't appear to be affected but I've no idea what the problem is. Please help!
2007-05-20 03:27:17 · 9 answers · asked by jeremystcool 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Likely source is the brake pad wear indicators, that as previously said, let you know when pads are getting low.
If the pads aren't low, then it could be due to brake dust trapped under the brake pad. I had an '86 Golf that used to do the same, a repetitive squeaking that would go when I pressed on the brakes. I could clear it by carefully spraying compressed air between the pad and disc.
2007-05-20 03:53:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have/ had two Nissans and with some types of cars it is just a charastic of the car to have a squeeky brakes. Even though you do not feel the car braking its-self, the pads are making contact with the rotor and this is causing friction, thus the noise you are hearling. But all this depends on the condition of your Golf. Have you replaced any parts in the brake assembly or is this completely new to you over the years that you have owned this vehicle?
2007-05-20 10:40:29 · answer #2 · answered by Bizzy Da Bird 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'd pull off the wheel and inspect the brakes on that side that you think the noise is coming from. is it disc or drums on the back? you did say pads, so i'm assuming disc brakes. most brake pads have a tab that warns you when your pads are getting low, and they should be changed soon. anyway, what you might be hearing is that tab scraping the rotor.
2007-05-20 10:37:51 · answer #3 · answered by sosaman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you say the noise can be heard,even if you dont hit the brakes?, if so,then it might be a caliper hanging up and the pads are running all the time on the rotors and making a noise.pull off the wheels and see if the calipers are free,by spinning the wheels.
2007-05-20 10:46:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you recently check the brake pades to see if they are worn out? When my pads were worn out, my car did make squeaking noises even when I wasn't applying any pressure to the brakes. They are made that way to constantly remind you to change the brake pads.
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2007-05-20 10:38:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
On your brake pads, there a small "sticks" of sorts, their intent is to cause a loud sqealing noise to alert you that your pads are low and need replacing. I would suggest you get this done before you wear them down so far you wear goves in your rotors and need to replace them too.
2007-05-20 10:36:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are wear indicators riveted to the pads made out of spring steel. They are designed to contact the rotor before the pad actually contacts.
Raise the vehicle, place on jack stands, remove the wheels, & inspect.
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2007-05-20 10:34:42 · answer #7 · answered by Mr. T 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
well, ur brake shoes r faded enough. u just try to rub it with emery sheet, as a temporary solution, then change it. bfore doing it, u may confirm it by mere touching the drum, if it is hot, its gone n wht im telling u is truth.
2007-05-20 10:35:04 · answer #8 · answered by shiva k 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
i worked on a lot of cars you really need to get them fix as soon as you can cause if you dont they will go out altogether you or someone else can get hurt or even killed.
2007-05-20 10:56:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋