Phugoid Posted September 21, 2005 Share Posted September 21, 2005 3 blocks from home today, my car started squealing like crazy. It's not an engine squeal, but it's proportional to speed. There's creaking, squealing, all sorts of high pitched noises. It sounded like it's coming from the left front wheel. I felt the rotor to see if it was hot, and it was very hot >220F because my wetted finger hissed when it touched. I checked the rear right too, and it seemed equally hot so I assume this is normal. It's possible it may also be proportional to turns and brake pressure too? This happened quite suddenly like I said, and it sounds absolutely terrible. Any ideas? Thanks, Reid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Lucky Texan Posted September 21, 2005 Share Posted September 21, 2005 3 blocks from home today, my car started squealing like crazy. It's not an engine squeal, but it's proportional to speed. There's creaking, squealing, all sorts of high pitched noises. It sounded like it's coming from the left front wheel. I felt the rotor to see if it was hot, and it was very hot >220F because my wetted finger hissed when it touched. I checked the rear right too, and it seemed equally hot so I assume this is normal. It's possible it may also be proportional to turns and brake pressure too? This happened quite suddenly like I said, and it sounds absolutely terrible. Any ideas? Thanks, Reid Possibly a piece of gravel between the backing plate and the rotor. But, to be safe, a knowledgable person should inspect the brakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phugoid Posted September 21, 2005 Author Share Posted September 21, 2005 Just took it up to the local Midas to get the brakes inspected. The front pads needed replacing. The wear clip was rubbing and making that terrible noise. He replaced the front pads, I paid him $86 and the squeek is gone....at least it was on the way home. Keep your fingers crossed! Reid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Lucky Texan Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 Just took it up to the local Midas to get the brakes inspected. The front pads needed replacing. The wear clip was rubbing and making that terrible noise. He replaced the front pads, I paid him $86 and the squeek is gone....at least it was on the way home. Keep your fingers crossed! Reid Glad you're fixed up! I sometimes get sudden squealing from the front right seat if my wife doesn't like the way I take clover-leafs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Novakaine Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 Glad you're fixed up! I sometimes get sudden squealing from the front right seat if my wife doesn't like the way I take clover-leafs! I know the sound very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 I thought that was the built in audible speed indicator that told you you were taking a corner at the proper speed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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