When I'm driving through city streets and I depress the brakes (and even after I release them), I hear this deep grinding/scratching noise coming from the rear of the car. I took the car for its oil change and also had the dealership check the brakes, and they said the pads and rotors are in perfect condition. But I still hear that noise!
It doesn't happen all the time, and it doesn't happen when driving on the freeway. It only happens as I'm parking, reversing or stopping at traffic lights. Any ideas?
2007-11-19 03:10:42 · 12 answers · asked by garionorb1976 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
CV joints or a bad bearing. Take note how fast you are driving and if you are on a straightaway or a turn. You will need to have a mechanic duplicate what you are doing when it makes this noise. Good luck!
2007-11-19 03:15:19 · answer #1 · answered by GrapeApe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your rotors could be "Out of Round." They can be machined, and then have the tech, clean and adjust the rears.
What year vehicle is it, and what type? There has been a recall on some of the Ford (fusion, taurus, escapes, etc) for rear pads wearing due to moisture. That's one option.
Semi-metallic's create alot of brake dust. Mainly occurs on the front through.
Tell your service advisor that you want to go on a test drive with either the tech or the service manager.
You'd also like to be present during the inspection. You want the old parts, etc.
Best wishes!
~loh.
2007-11-19 11:26:19 · answer #2 · answered by Loh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure if they actually checked your brakes. Take it to another shop and have them road test the car and let them determine the problem. It sounds like the rear brake shoes or pads have worn through and you are making metal to metal contact. This will cause you to replace either the rear rotor or the rear drum.
good luck.
2007-11-19 11:26:22 · answer #3 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have no idea wo seeing for myself but check your rear differential and make sure fluid is in it?
Honestly I can't see how this wouldn't be brakes, are you sure the pads have lots of material left? It could be that metal piece they put on the pads to make noise when the brakes are getting low.....the brakes can look fine to somone who looks quickly at them and work fine but are just getting low.
2007-11-19 11:16:30 · answer #4 · answered by Shooter 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
strangely enough: 1)mechanics can be wrong so get a second opinion, and 2)sometimes cars just do make noises so after you get the second opinion, just play the radio a little louder to tune out the noise. Sometimes new brake pads make a noise.
2007-11-19 11:15:02 · answer #5 · answered by sophieb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bring it to a mechanic, but don't just tell them "check the brakes," because then that's all they'll do. Tell them the problem, and let them test drive it so they can hear the noise for themselves. That should get you somewhere.
2007-11-19 11:18:04 · answer #6 · answered by The Jesus 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be a wheel bearing. I have several replaced throughout the life of my car. The first time I thought it was my anti-lock brakes kicking in.
2007-11-19 11:26:45 · answer #7 · answered by Paige Turner 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you hear the noise when you put the brakes on the you need new brakes ,,putting it off will only cost you more and in danger your life
2007-11-19 11:19:17 · answer #8 · answered by captain_morgan_c 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DID THEY CHECK THE REAR BRAKES BECAUSE IT SOUNDS LIKE THE REAR BRAKES ARE METAL TO METAL.
2007-11-19 11:15:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
check wheel bearings
2007-11-19 11:19:44 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋