I have heard something about clips rubbing when it is time to change brakes. Can someone validate this for me?
(2003 Honda Civic 60,000 miles)
2007-11-01 15:36:15 · 9 answers · asked by runrider 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
There is no way you need calipers replaced on an '03 civic so disregard the answers about that. Some were correct, there is a brake sensor (wear indicator) that is on the pads. This will squeak when you are driving without hitting the brakes and when you do hit the brakes it will not squeak. Figure to replace pads with ceramic pads and machine the rotors on one axle about 200 bucks parts and labor at a reputable repair facility with a warranty, just dont use auto zone or let the shop use auto zone pads, they are garbage.
2007-11-01 15:51:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many brake pads have "squeelers" on them to make noise when they are getting worn down to prevent rotor damage. These are "built into " the pads. It is possible that you need to look at brake work but also pads can "vibrate" which will also give a chirping / rubbing squeel sound. Best idea is to pull your wheels and look at both the outboard and inboard pads. Check the rear brakes also.
If you see one side of the break pad is worn more than the other ( on the same wheel ) that tells you you have a problem, If it is the inside pad, the caliper piston is hanging up, keeping pressure on the inside pad wearing it out faster than the outside. If the outside is wearing faster, the caliper is sticking to the bridge or mounting and not sliding back causing the outside pad to wear out faster. Look at them on a wheel by wheel basis. let me know if you need more help or advise mountaineagle_fcf@yahoo.com tom.
2007-11-01 22:47:17 · answer #2 · answered by Tom K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be time for new brakes.. but it could also mean that your calipers need to be rebuilt. What that means is that the piston which pushes the pad onto the rotor isn't compressing fully after you use the brakes.. Which would let the pad keep too much contact with the rotor while the car is moving.
I would lean more to needing brakes.. esp if you haven't had them replaced yet. 60k on brakes is quite a bit unless you mainly drive on the highway for long distances at a time.
2007-11-01 22:44:05 · answer #3 · answered by Brady K 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
From the age of the car and the mileage, I would say it is your wear indicator that is chirping at you. Have the brakes checked out before you are rubbing metal to metal and destroying the rotor. You may also have a problem with the claiper dragging.
Do get it fixed quick. The longer you delay the more that it could cost you in the near future.
good luck.
2007-11-01 22:47:36 · answer #4 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The brake pads need to be replaced
2007-11-01 23:23:52 · answer #5 · answered by ASE_mechanic 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes that would be the problem (change your brakes until its not too late) you could damage your disk brakes.
2007-11-01 22:44:10 · answer #6 · answered by vasisaftasnake37 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wear bar on pads..brake pads worn out or brakes hanging and or just simple rust..............most likely brakes not releasing all the way and rubbing slightly........get them checked......may save a life...yours !!!
2007-11-01 22:42:58 · answer #7 · answered by hghostinme 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
1. need alignment
2. need new pads
3. need new discs
4. (most likely) you need to flush brake or transmission fluid
5. struts/shocks are bad
2007-11-01 22:52:52 · answer #8 · answered by Brian 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
change break pads
2007-11-01 23:04:11 · answer #9 · answered by momof4 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋