My car started making that grinding sound a couple of months ago & my husband purchased & replaced the break pads himself. The car was doing fine for about a week & then started making the grinding sound again. Not sure what is causing the sound, he took off the wheels & inspected the area & still doesnt know whats going on.
Anyone have any suggestions?
Serious answers only please...thank you!
2007-12-30 03:07:10 · 6 answers · asked by Yay Linda! 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
What kind of car is it?and did he do drum brakes of disc brakes.If the rotor was out of round (needing to be resurfaced) that wouldnt cause grinding that would cause wheel vibrations.Since you said the word brake pad i will asume its front disc brakes since brake shoes are in the back,the only other thing is that if he put the pads on the wrong side there are 2 different thickness variations one for the outboard and other other for the inboard.The thicker pad is the inboard and would go inside the piston and dust boot.If this was an ongoing problem before the brake pads were replaced you might want to get your wheelbearings looked at, (if its front wheels on a front wheel drive) the whole hub assembly would more likely have to be replaced,or if its rear wheel drive than you can jst replace the tappered wheel bearing.
2007-12-30 04:36:02 · answer #1 · answered by mark h 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is also possible that you have replaced the pads with an inferior product. You didn't mention what kind of car this is. If the car was designed for an organic pad and you install a metallic pad, you are looking for undue noises. Also, you could have sticking caliper pistons or may need a brake fluid change (every two years). Brake fluid absorbs moiture and after 2 years has done it's job, and becomes acidic, causing piston sticking or premature master cylinder wear. Knowing the brand of car this is would be really helpful.
2007-12-30 08:12:05 · answer #2 · answered by Robert M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
re inspect the pads and rotors if they look good ,it's possible the wheel bearings are no good if its a rough grinding the bearings may be to far gone for just a grease job have them replaced
2007-12-30 03:16:19 · answer #3 · answered by brito_danny 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Did your husband turn the rotors? (Have them "trued"?) If you can feel any kind of variation they should be turned. Then you have to replace the pads again.
2007-12-30 03:16:58 · answer #4 · answered by harley49916 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
is the rotors smooth? if not they need replaced
2007-12-30 03:11:37 · answer #5 · answered by blueoval1980 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
did he do both front and back?--also check and see if he put one on backward
2007-12-30 03:18:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋