Bought a new 4 wd diesel DID, collected 4 days ago. I have noticed chucking sound as i try to slow down at traffic lights or speed bumps. if i try to stop and apply the brakes, only during first 30 mins of driving i have heard this noise. I have noticed that pedestrians standing by notice the same as i see them turn around to look. I know they're checkin out the car ...;) but this is worrying as the car is barely 6 mths old. HELP!
2007-09-08 00:13:06 · 5 answers · asked by me5abanjatti 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Loose lug nuts?
Cracked rotor?
Loose hub caps/wheel covers?
2007-09-08 02:31:31 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Brake pad squealing noises are very common when coming to a stop even on normally functioning brakes. However, a scraping or grinding noise coming from worn out brake pads is a different sound and indicates that the rivets or metal pad backing plate is scoring the metal rotor surface (not good). Since your brakes are new, that can't be the problem, but they should be physically checked anyways under warranty. You could try hosing down your squeaking brakes with a garden hose or car wash pressure wand and then taking the vehicle for a good highway drive to dry them out. Be careful when the brakes are wet for the first few miles by gradually applying the brakes to burn off the water and return the normal braking action. A brake "clunking" sound might indicate a loose caliper. Brake pedal pulsation indicates that the brake rotors are not true and need machining.
2007-09-08 00:59:34 · answer #2 · answered by bobweb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's not normal. Might be something loose in the steering and suspension or especially the drive train. You said 4 WD, it could be part of the drive is trying to disengage or engage. To me, that's not a very good noise to hear.
2007-09-10 10:34:33 · answer #3 · answered by rann_georgia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd be very very afraid of brake noises! Please get it checked out, next time you go to brake they may not be there!! Just ask your local mechanic to listen, he'll identify it and if it needs repairs go back to your dealer. I rebuild classic Triumph cars and never take chances with brakes. They're all you've got!!
2007-09-08 08:41:38 · answer #4 · answered by paudman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This sounds like the pads scuffing the discs.,it should disappear by itself.
2007-09-08 00:19:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋