3 Most Common Brake Noises: Causes and How to Fix Them

Hello Eddie,

I sent in a post today about a new Rav4 2016 car and meant to say that the hmmm... hmmm is more like a howling or drone hummm or on a keyboard the pitch is G below middle C. It occurs when I brake and seems to be in the front and it occurs when driving over 40 mph. It is not continuous. At 60 mph it gets very loud and can change pitch. Thank you.

I have brake issues that I never had until the front left hub assembly was replaced. Immediately when I picked it up from shop the brakes started grabbing and pedal goes down. I took it to another shop. Hydraulic brake booster, upper arm controls, ball joints replaced. Back 3x and they still can't figure out the problem. I'm not a mechanic and I am blonde. Does it not make sense that something is wrong with hub assembly?? Also put new tires on it.

Hi

I keep hearing this clicking sound every time I press the break to come to a stop would you have any idea what that might be. I changed the breaks on my audi a4 quattro wagon in March. Just start it hearing the noise about a week ago after I took it to the mechanic. He said it might be because he put it on the left as to why it's making that noise but I'm not too sure about that

Just wanted to thank you for the information that was very helpful, it solved my brake problem, Thank you again.

Spoke too soon. Brake hose didn't fix it but it is definitely an issue of the caliper not retracting fully so I am going to replace that tonight. If that doesn't work, I will replace the pads and rotor AGAIN and if it still isn't right, i'm going to drive it into the river and cash out the insurance ;)

(not really)

Squeaky brake problem has been solved (so far)

It was a combination of a slight variations in the rotor (micro warping) and a faulty brake hose. The hose wouldn't allow the caliper to retract fully, leaving the pads pressed lightly against the rotors and the squeak was when the distortion passed the pad.

No more drive squeak although they still occasionally squeak on a stop.

hint: never buy organic brake pads, especially for a solid rotor.

Thank you for posting about the thumping from the rear! I could not figure it out at all. You guys rock!

Hi,

I purchased a 2014 CRV with 31K miles on it and i noticed it makes a chirping noise like one second before full stop and one second after i move on low speed , i took the car to two mechanics and had the back rotors/pads changed but the noise is still there with no change

this is driving me crazy , i dont want to spend too much on the car since this is a new car and there should not be issues and noises with it or at least that is what i expected , your thoughts please

Thanks

Zoe

I have an intermittent squeak from the left rear wheel. only hear it while driving and stops when braking. not a long constant squeal, just a "squeak-squeak-squeak" at the rate of the turning wheel.

Pads are less than 6 months old, rotors are 2 months old, all were replaced because of this same problem which resolved the squeak for a couple months.

would this be indicative of rotor warping? they are solid, not vented.

I've been beating my head against the wall on this since it started after I put new pads on last year.

any help would be appreciated :)

Hello,

A few months ago the rear drum brakes on my '96 Chevy Cavalier stopped working over night, & now only the front brakes work. Although the rear drums aren't working, they are still making a loud "thud" noise whenever I take my foot off the break & accelerate at traffic lights. The brake pedal almost goes all the way to the floor before there is any pressure. I can also hear a slight hissing noise, like an air leak, coming from behind the driver side dash. What's odd about that is the harder I press down on the brake, the less I can hear the hissing noise. So, basically just wanted to get your opinion on where I should start to fix this problem. Taking it to a garage to get looked at or fixed just isn't an option for me financially at this time so your advice is greatly appreciated. Thank u so much. (FYI, I got this car from my mother in law who let it sit for well over a year before I got it & its extremely rusted. She also had the entire brake system replaced/fixed about a year ago. Thanks again)

My back left wheel has been making a loud rattling noise when I drive especially when i drive on bumpy terrain but its stop immediately when i brake? do you know what this might be?

Hi Eddie,

I went to several shops but haven't went to the dealer yet.. My problem is if I am cruising in fast speed or going down hill and press my brakes.. I hear a 1 clunk and sometimes a really loud clunk looks like I hear it front drivers side or at the center part of the car. It really annoy's me hopefully you can give me an idea where to start checking. Having this for a couple of months now and can't figure out where's it's coming from.

After i apply the brakes and release them and as the car starts in motion im hearing a squeaking noise from the passenger side front. And the noise comes and goes not a continuous noise. What do you think that is?

I have a 2012 Chev Malibu and the, other day we had a bad storm including hail. I had taken my car to the dealer a month ago to check the brake pads and they were fine. After the bad storm when I put on brakes I hear a loud grinding noise. Could this be a result of the storm?

I would like, to know

Thank you:)

I will give it a shot. I am picking it up AGAIN as we speak from a "service center" who has yet again "torn everything apart" and still can't fix the issue

Any thoughts mr Eddie on the rear low end brake noise with light brake pressure under 15mph? "name brand tire shop" has changed pads several times...warped rotar? brake shield contact?

Hi, There is this noise that is coming when I brake and swerve to the left slightly. 1 day ago I checked into a workshop and the mechanic told me that the pads were worn out, which was true. I did a service yesterday, had them replaced but when I drove the car this morning the sound, not squeaking but kind of a grinding sound is still there. What could be the problem?

Hi Eddie

I got this vibrating noise coming from the back of my car, it only makes the noise on take off, and its so annoying, when the car been having a rest for a while, it doesn't make that vibrating noise, until you drive the car for at least 30sec or more before it starts again. Tried to see whether anything loose under the car, couldn't find any. I hope with your expertise might help me with this annoying problem....Thanks Heaps...Terry Michael.

For the first time today I decided to change the break pads myself. The pads were installed perfectly, they fit together like a jigsaw puzzle. The horror started after I tried to pull out of my drive way, the car kept rolling back at full speed. Fight or flight kicked in I stepped on the pedal it didn't work, all the way but nothing, to avoid hitting my neighbors car I switched gears to park and turned the wheel. Eventually the car stopped. It turned out I have to press the pedal few times to creat vacuum. This was worst than wrecking a car... I have wrecked a car before.

Hello Eddie,

PLEASE give me some guidance. 2007 2door wrangler JK. For the past 3 years I have had a inconsistent but still 70% of the time braking noise that only happens with light speed and light brake pedal pressure. Goes away with higher speed and harder braking. Before the squeal or squeak or chirp happens you can hear an almost a pre-sound "hiss" as if you can tell something is almost going to squeal. Have t be brake shops no less than 6 times the past years and all I usually hear is " we replaced the pads and greased things up, don't know what else it could be." I've looked up admire much as I can and it's driving me nuts. I have had the parking brake cable fixed a couple of years ago so my thought could be that or the shoes, or too much contact from the brake plate, or even a bent axel shaft I'm unaware of. I am tired of hearing "pads pads pads" when if it were the pads it would have been fixed by now.

Hello! I have a 2015 Ford Escape with 35,000 miles. All of a sudden I heard scraping from the front left wheel. I notice it is really bad when I hit the brakes. I park in a parking garage so I could really hear it loud. Would my brakes be going out already on a new car?

Thank you!

HI, My wifes car has drums in the back, there is a low pitched grunt when she stops, no grinding just a grunt. IS this a problem.

I have 2007 Infiniti G35x - I had the breaks replaced last April (a year ago) before leaving Phoenix to move back to Denver at the end of May.

Almost as soon as I arrived in Colorado, the breaks started to squeak - most particularly at slow speeds (slow traffic, normal stop lights, and while parking) and in reverse.

I'm a realtor and had three other people in the car with me this week and noticed that with the added weight - no squeaks... I mean, none...

What's that about?

My kia kia 2007 produce a squeaking sound when I apply the breaks. Can u help me?

I have a Chevy Aveo LT 2005 model. After changing the brake pads there is a squeaking noise when brake. Also when gearing down and stopping in 1st and 2nd gear there is a grinding noise and I am unable to stop. It feels as if something metal is under brake pad preventing braking. Scary. Help

I changed the breaks on my 2012 malibu and now when I break a grinding noise happens, not all the time. The rotors were in good shape, so I didn't shave them. Please let me know what you think.

I replaced the pads and rotors when you come to a stop it make a noise like the anti lock brakes kicks in. Only on passenger side. What could cause this? It's on a 2011 Volkswagen Routan.

Hello. I drove my 2012 Hyundai Elantra from New England to Florida with no brake problems. I then washed the car upon arriving in FL and it sat overnight. I drove the car the next day and the brakes sounded awful with grinding, etc. and the sound won't go away after a couple days of driving around town. Brakes are high and seem good (had a full brake replacement about a year ago). Just read the article above about rust developing overnight after washing the vehicle. Will this sound go away with driving and how much driving? Your help and advice would be appreciated!

Hi Eddie,

I have a '98 Chevy Cavalier. I got the front brakes done in June of 2016, but my car has always had a cricket sounding noise coming from the front left wheel. I have noticed the noise before, maybe one or so years ago and never thought of it because I wasn't having any trouble with the car and the noise wasn't that consistent. I've taken my car in multiple times to have it serviced for other things since then, brake replacements, oil changes, replaced engine mount, new serpentine belt and pulley, and no one has mentioned anything about it. But now the sound is getting a little louder and more frequent. When I accelerate and hit about 30mph the noise is consistent and carries a rhythm with whether I speed up or slow down. It's not a grinding sound or a scrapping sound, and it's not really a squeal either. It sounds like a cricket. The noise slows down when I brake, and speeds up when I accelerate. It almost sounds like something is loose- it's like a higher-pitched rattle. I was just wondering if you had any inkling on what that might be? I'm not sure if it's brakes or maybe something else. Any guidance/insight is appreciated!! Thanks!

very good info thanks

Hi, I had my breaks replaced a year ago, they were not making any noises but I had nearly 60K miles on my vehicle. Ever since they replaced them, they make a squeaking noise right at the end of the breaking when I'm nearly stopped. It is very irritating as I don't like the fact they are making noise at all when I just had them replaced. I contacted the garage on 2 occassions about it and they recommended backing up at 15 mph and then hitting the breaks. I have tried that several times, but a year later they are still making the noise and I feel like it's getting progressively worse. Any suggestions or thoughts as to the problem. I certainly did not get my brakes replaced only to have them start making noise?

Please tell me--I am 70 yrs and my Dad raught me to drive and always put the emergency brake on when putting the car in park. I have never had a problem until my husband (80) listened to a mechanic say that it is the emergency brake that is causing the brakes to squeak. Is this true. I don't want to quit using the emergency brake. I drive a 2000 Buick Century. Thank you.

I got my brake pads, rotor and caliper done on my car about two weeks ago and when I brake I hear grinding noise and the brake pad dust builds up on my wheels a LOT. Any ideas?

Hello Eddie,

Your article has answered my problem.

Much appreciated.

It sound like the wear indicator tab is rubbing against the rotor.

Thanks.

On my rear break whenever I break very hard I hear a very small thumping noise from the back but when I break lightly it there is no noise. What is the problem?

Thanks to the author for giving information about changing brakes.Before traveling to any place we must check our car properly so that we can know the problem and can give it for repairing. Car brakes are there to measure the speed and force of brake application to determine of attempting an urgent stop. If there is an emergency then we apply additional pressure to take full advantage of anti lock braking system which prevents wheel lock up. Car brakes like disc brakes, hand brake lever, front disc brake, handbrake likeage and brake pedal must be handled carefully.

thank u for the tips u provide on wat scraping noises can be.i solved my noise problem thanks to yu guys

My brakes "froze", would not release, so I drove home about six miles, took the wheel off, and the pads and rotor look almost brand new.

Do you think it would be okay to just replace that caliper.

The fairly new tire got pretty scuffed, too. $$$$

Thanks.

Hi, very good page. My brakes start to squeak when braking after driving for a short while. Maybe 5 to 10 minutes.

Have a 2005 Chevy Equinox last night while driving why it felt like the auto track was on while braking not wet or anything on the ground. Wondering why??

Hello,

I have a Peugeot Partner van 2008 1.6hdi, the rear drums seem to make a grinding noise when setting off after its been sitting (overnight or all day) and then goes away after about 5mins of driving. The power of the brakes also seems normal. I have been driving in heavy rain a lot and didn't know if this could be down to moisture, grit etc getting in or whether my shoes could do with a replacement. The reason I didn't think it would be the shoes as when I bought the van it had full MOT and apparently its rear brakes sorted (unless this was a lie or dodgy). Any ideas???

cheers,

Harrison

hi,

i got myself a Seat Ibiza 2002 1.9tdi i also have a problem with my breaks butttt i dont know what it could be its not as common as i think i only get that high pitch in reverse and when im breaking from 30mph to 0 quickly

I have a 2010 CTS. I did the rear brakes last summer replacing the pads and turning the rotors, taking time to clean and lube everything I can think of including the caliper pins and silicon lube on the back of the pads. I have a noise coming from one side when doing light to moderate braking that sounds like the noise you would hear when pushing your finger across a clean plastic surface. A kind of catching and releasing sound. I don't notice any other pulsing or noises besides a little squealing when the car sits for a couple days which I attribute to rust noise. Any thoughts.

-Dan

I had a drum on the rear of my 69 mustang that had a 1/2 chunk out of the back edge. I replaced both drums and the drum on the passenger side grinds when the car is moving. I thought the new drum was warped. I got a new drum same problem. Stops fine, no vibration.

When applying my brakes (I hear it mainly at very low speeds, there is a rubbing noise or grinding noise, or creaking noise. I think it's from the rear. It is a 94 Honda Accord LX. I just had the front pads replaced, and the rear brake shoes and hardware and springs last week.

as i back up the front passenger side makes a loud thump sound...

chevy ssr

When applying my brakes, There is a rubbing noise and creaking noise.

Hi Eddie!

I recently got my car back from getting 4 new tires put on and no alignment. This week it began making a bad grinding sound when braking. Sounds like it is coming from the front left. Could it be simply a problem with the brakes & a coincidence the tires were recently replaced? Almost sounds like a CV problem? Car is also pulling no where before it was nice and straight.

Thanks,

Jenna =)

Eddie, How do I find out what the oem brake pads are?

Thanks

Hi Eddie, great article. Do you have any videos on how to change the brake pads? When buying brake pads how do I differentiate between good ones and bad ones?

Thanks

My brakes are making this clanking sound when i use it.

My car is making a wow wow sound when I brake what could that be.

please help my 1999 toyota avalon wouldnt reverse seemed like brakes were stuck finally they released but grinding now have rust dust all over rear tire rim afraid to drive

My van is making a grinding sound while driving and when applying brakes buts its only and the driver side what does this mean please help me ?

One more question I want to ask you.'

Can I fix my truck BRAKE DRUM noise by the procedure of Emergency Brake that you have described in your article? Is this method valid for Brake Drum too?

Thanks.

Hi Eddie,

You have given very good information and reason about brake noise. I have a same kind of problem on my truck which I bought nearly six months ago.

My problem is that Whenever I have applied brake to my truck (Prime Mover), I feel juddering with noise coming from my brake drum. I had replaced my brake pads with new one but problem still comes.

In my opinion, may be it was a problem in BRAKE DRUM material.

Can you please tell me the reason of this juddering and noise with some solution?

Thanks.

Thanks so much for your help. I had a to replace a flat spare tire and got a new tire. I put the new tire on the back and moved the existing back tire to the front position. Then afterwards I was hearing a screeching sound. The next day, I tried reseating the tire in the front where I was hearing the noise and it still had the same sound. I prayed and asked God for help and He said the rotor. I thought it might need to be replaced and then I looked on google to see what I could find about screeching sound after repairing a flat. The video about the metal touching the rotor is the one that helped me. Shortly after watching, I drove to a nearby neighborhood to remove my tire in the front and make sure no metal was touch. I checked top and bottom and moved that metal piece away from the rotor. I checked for rocks too. Put the tire back on and started driving. NO noise. Thank you. You save me money that I did not have. Thank you. God bless what you are doing abundantly.

Hi Eddie, all good info. I have a 2002 2500HD 4x4 Silverado. Had a grinding noise like metal on metal that seemed to becoming from the front left. Seemed like I could even feel it in the peddle. It would happen once every few months. Recently it was happening quite often. I changed the pads (not even half worn) with premium pads, rotors looked real good also. Took it for a test drive and it happened once at the beginning but not after that, will drive it some more to see if it shows up again. Any thoughts? I would appreciate it. Thank you in advance.

Hey nice write up. I just installed new pads and rotors on my car and I been driving it for the last two days since but today I was almost home and when I braked I heard a different noise like a scrape or creaking noise. Not squealing like new brakes or worn out brakes but like a tin can having something drag across it. I also noticed it was doing it when going faster and breaking hard as I tried that a few times after. It would do it when I braked and then a quick half second after I let off the brake pedal. It almost sounds like the strut. I was thinking maybe the strut because it did it when I braked harder and caused the car to jolt forward. What do you think? Would love some advice. Thanks

I'm hoping that you're still available. I had new break pads put on my 1995 Econoline van about a month ago. Now recently the driver side sounds as if it needs break pads but it doesn't. The pads are nice and thick and the rotor is smooth. Could it be the backing plate? Or is it something I should be really concern with?

I have a 99 Toyota camry when I back up I feel and hear a scraping noise. its only when I backup and it only does it once when first starting to back up. it seems to be on the passenger side front. Any help would be great

Hi Eddie, I drive a 2014 Kia Forte SX, which is at roughly 85,000 kms. There is a sound coming from my front right tire... When the car begins to speed up, it sounds like something is rubbing the tire at a certain point in one complete revolution... The same sound happens when I slow down. And when I come to a complete stop, breaks fully depressed, there is like a squashing/mild crunching sound, like when you stop in snow, and the snow crunches. I have to drive terrible roads daily...potholes, rough, uneven and cracked pavement, to gravel/ dirt roads. Why did I buy a Kia Forte SX you may ask? I was stuck in a lease and had to move to this location. Your thoughts would be appreciated...specially on how expensive this may be. Thanks!

Hey my mazda 6 is making a lot of noise when I brake hard or when I go over a bump. First I thought I got a car wash it might be because of that but no the noise is not going away. Please HELP!

Thank You

I had my rear brakes replaced, they replaced my back 2 rotors but only 1 brake pad. Is that common/normal?

Excellent article and advice. ...

My 2011 Honda Accord sedan makes a whooshing sound when I apply the brakes. What should I do and what is causing this noise?

Thumping in the rear end while accelerating/decelerating is also due to a seized power disk caliper which wore one side of a disk pad down to zero. Besides seized a caliper this can be due to frozen caliper pins too.

I have a 2007 Honda Accord V6 which had the rear and front brake pads replaced 2 years ago. The car only gets about 10,000 miles a year, so I think the pads should still be okay. Recently, I have noticed a knocking noise coming from the rear of the car when I apply the brakes. It doesn't happen every time I brake, I would say I hear it about 25% of the time. Any idea what could cause this?

I have just changed my brake pads and there is an irritiating sound when I apply the brakes. How to stop this sound ?

Please help

HI Eddie. I'm so glad I found your website. Thank you, this is awesome. My car is AWD. I heard a grinding sound from the rear. At first, it was just when I applied my breaks, then progressed to grinding when the car was moving at any speed. So, my son-in-law replaced the rotors and pads. The inside of the rotors were almost paper thin, yet the outside was not worn. My rear tires were also worn much more on the inside along the edge than the outer edge visible when the tire is on the car. Now, two months later, the grinding sound is back, but only on the rear passenger side. I haven't been driving the car after seeing what can happen. Could it be something other than the calipers?

Every now and then my brakes make a rubbing noise. Usually if I have to apply my brakes a little harder than normal, however it only happens right before stopping. I had my brakes replaced a couple of months ago professionally. It's not a scraping or squeaking noise. More like a rubbing and doesn't do it while driving or 90% of the time I break.

Just bought a 2004 Jetta, been trying to diagnose and replace necessary parts and brakes came up. Bought 4 rotors/pads all the way around and have yet to install them. It wasn't necessary at the time of purchase, but after I planned on installing them today and ran out of time I was driving home and noticed a thump from the right front wheel. Wasn't sure if it was a suspension issue or a brake issue but I momentarily lost pressure in my brake pedal. Ended up pulling over and after a minute or so got pressure back in the pedal. But then after that I noticed a variable grinding, more prominent when I pressed down on the brakes. Planning on replacing the brakes tomorrow but concerned that the solution might be more extensive than just replacing pads and rotors. Any ideas on what that could be?

I have a squeezing noise in the back drum on my car it's driving me crazy,it seems it will stop for awhile but this time it started and has been relentless,if I pull out of the drive in reverse it does not make the noise but as soon as I put it in drive and go forward it starts again and the faster I go the less it can be heard but is still there.what could be making this noise,any comments or thought about this would be greatly appreciated, and thank you...

Had an annoying clicking sound coming from right rear brake on my 2013 Nissan Sentra when stopping from 20 mph to zero. Fixed it yesterday. It was coming from the brake adjusting rod assembly which had 0.040 inch excessive gap on the rear "U" shape where it slides over the brake shoe spine. This extra gap was allowing the rod assembly to rotate and make a loud clicking noise. I closed the gap to 0.006 inch, added some "brake quiet goop", and now NO clicking sounds. Poor quality control or design of that clearance. I`m a retired mechanical engineer and was not going to let that problem go unsolved.

Hello, good info here but I have a different problem on my 93 Ford Probe. When I'm driving I hear a weird noise coming from the front like air or something and it speeds up when I start to go faster. When I push the brakes it does it more. It sounds like a low sound of air like a "pssh" and then keeps doing it as I drive. Today it started to squeak a little too when I was backing out of my driveway. I did the brakes about two years ago but have only driven the car like 550 miles since then.

Hi. I just had a 05 Honda Accord get a front right axle replaced, and I had a weird grinding noise before that can only be described as a train riding the rails. I still have that noise when turning left, and they suggested an alignment since it is way off now. They checked over everything on my front end, and guarantee their work for a year. Would an alignment being off cause this horrific noise?

hey guys i had to stop quickly and now my breaks go to the ground when i stat it .when i put break fliud in it bubbled then .

I just got my rear brake discs & brake pads replaced a few days ago, and I notice a very loud irritating noise (sounds like a whale to me) only when I apply my brakes at low speeds. Do you have any idea what this may be??

Thanks for the great information. My brakes just started having the grinding sound yesterday and I will be taking it into a shop immediately.

My car makes a squeaking noise on the driver side rear only when I'm turning, recently had the caliper, rotor and pads replaced this noise started after this what could it be

I have a 2014 Nissan Juke I took it for service 3 months back but I have a squeaky noise coming from my right tire break area and this happen this morning as I was cumming to work can it be that my brake pads needs to be replaced?

I have a 2002 Honda Odyssey. I put new brakes, ceramic, on the front. Itg seemed to work fine for about a month. Now, if I brake too hard, it sounds like grinding. I took the wheel off and the rotor, and the pads seem to be fine as do the rotors, but Im still getting the grinding sound. No, its not the back brakes, lol. They are new too. I was thinking antilock, but from what I ve been reading, I have alot of doubt about that. Any suggestions?

I have a 2002 Honda Odyssey. I put new brakes, ceramic, on the front. Itg seemed to work fine for about a month. Now, if I brake too hard, it sounds like grinding. I took the wheel off and the rotor, and the pads seem to be fine as do the rotors, but Im still getting the grinding sound. No, its not the back brakes, lol. They are new too. I was thinking antilock, but from what I ve been reading, I have alot of doubt about that. Any suggestions?

thanks Man for the info up here, i found it very useful....i will appriciate if i can have your email address for future conversation....i'm grateful

Hi I have corolla X automatic. I have issues with my front brakes. which is irritating me. I have changed the pads twice, and calipers fixed too. But usually there is a squeaking metal to metal contact type sound, whenever i apply the brake. it comes from only one side. i tried fixing it with local mechanics many times, but usually they clean the pads, the tell me it accumulate carbon. when they clean it the noise goes away for a day or two, but comes again. i am getting really frustrated with it now. no one is diagnosing it properly. the sound is obvious when the car speed is slow. there are scratches on the rotors too.

I have a 2009 Dodge Journey. I get squeaking and squealing when driving down the road, funny thing is in cooler weather it don't happen. But in warmer weather or after driving for a while. It also seems to be pulling like the brakes are going to lock up. Please let me know what this is. Mariethomas8484@gmail.com

After I use the brakes on my 1978 VW Bus at 10 to 15 miles an hour, it sounds like a pair of tennis shoes in a dryer. But when I get to 30 to 40 miles an hour, it sounds more like a flat. The lug nuts are tight. Does this sound like brakes or CV joints to you?

i have 2005 Mitsubishi Galant ES my brakes were making a grinding sound and then it stop but now my car brakes dont work at all when i press the brake paddle my car still moves i have to threw my car into for it to stop and it takes a very sec for my car to stop i checked the brake fluid it was empty so i put some but still the same but this just happened today

99 mustang gt squeaks when I turn the wheel. Only makes noise after it rains.

it was after some spirited b road driving, but the other side was noticeably cooler to the touch.

right the scraping/grinding noise has gone and the brakes work well, but the alloy is still getting warm after a drive, wheel not was even hotter, and steering wheel vibrating after 60mph and vibrates more when the brakes are applied?

Apparently who ever did the brakes before didnt copper grease it.

Took the car in, turned out one of the sliders in the caliper was seized, all sorted now.

hi eddie wondering if you could help, my brake pedal feels spongy, if im idling and press the pedal hard it nearly goes to the floor and also can hear a creaking sound from the drivers side front wheel area, also the drivers side front alloy is completely covered in brake dust and the other side is not, sometimes i can feel a faint scraping through my pedal while driving aswell. My brakes work well though and stop the car fine. any ideas what is up?

Thanks

A few months ago i would hear strange loud noise "freight train passing" coming from rear passenger tire. So my neighbor ( work for known brand autoshop swapped the brake pads and rotors with brand new ones from Autozone. Noise went away for a couple of weeks and came back . I took it to two shops for an opinion concluded the rotor was warped. Never did slam on brakes. Went to autozone, they were suprized , had the second new one installed ( by my neighbor) and noise was gone. Long story short , roughly a month has passed and the noise is back. I feel embarrased to ask autozone or question the neighbor and spending more money on it..When i am driving on the freeway (CA) at usually higher speeds 65-80 m/ph and i tap thr pedal to slow down and come to a stop and really loud noise couple with a vibration of sorts, that progressivelt get louder as you slow down and slowly pressing the break pedal and thereafter noise dissipates until you press ur pedal to cut speed or come to a stop at a light. It is especially annoying let alone embarrasing when driving in stop and go traffic during commute hours. Noise only stems from the rear passesger side tire and feels like it is going to fall apart any second

My husband changed the front brake pads on our 2001 Ford Explorer Sport trac the other day. Now there's a grinding noise while driving that gets worse when you brake. Any idea what this could be?

Good day

I drive a ford focus 2001 model went for a service in feb 2015, replaced the pads. 4 months after the car started to make a noise when stopping and pulling away again, went in again to garage and they replaced the pads again and calliper, just after that the noise went from bad to worst, went back and they cant tell me what it is, they took everything off and cleaned it. everyday now its just getting worst and worst. feels like because i am a single woman they just want to do me in and i need my car to be fixed, please help....been driving like this for a while now and scared that somethings going to happen

thank you

Hi Eddie,

Love your posts! I have a 2007 Hyundai Sonata and just did the large servicing on it where they replace the fluids and check the brakes, etc. The car was perfectly fine when I brought it in. I have never had any issues with weird noises at all. The mechanic said that the front brake pads and rotors needed to be replaced and the back were still good at 50% but needed to be cleaned and adjusted. They quoted my roughly $600 for the parts and labour. This is obviously a hefty sum so I said I would get it done in a month or so. They put everything back together and I drove home. The next morning I heard a scraping/high pitch grinding noise while driving. It happens when I make sharp right turns and sometimes on sharp left turns. It stays for a bit and then seems to fade away especially if I slow down to a stop. There is absolutely no noise when braking or highway driving, etc. Steering wheel does not rattle, car does not shake. Just the horrible high pitch scraping/grinding noise. Seems to be coming from the passenger side. I hear it in the back (I think), but when I took it back to Hyundai, they test drove it with me and said it was coming from the front passenger side and was definitely due to the front brake pads being worn down. Is this possible? The car brakes fine. I agree the pads will need replacing at some point, but do you think the noise is because of the backing plate being bent and rubbing the rotor? I'm just surprised that all this started after I did the servicing and they took apart the brake pads, etc. Let me know your thoughts.

Great videos. I just changed the front pads on my F-150 4WD. Did not turn or replace rotors. Worked great and quiet for 2 days. Now a squeaking noise at all speeds. Where should I begin? Thanks.

The #2 is EXACTLY what im experiencing. for some reason its not that common of a problem but its the most annoying thing ever

My feistas left wheel makes a Hissing noise as I pull off in the morning and if I hit a bump in the road

Question...Just did brakes & rotors all the way around my 2005 Explorer. Everything went fine (replaced sway bar links also), but when I drive and turn the wheels to the left (even slightly) I hear a metallic scraping sound...like a dust shield. But what would make a dust shield scrape only when turning the wheels left? I'll try pushing all the plates back with the screwdriver. Thoughts?

I have a 2010 dodge avenger SXT. I have a howling sound almost coming from my brakes in the front. This only happens when I'm driving and the brakes have had a chance to warm up but goes away when I very lightly apply the brakes but then as soon as I let off it comes right back. I have new pads and rotors on the car nothing is showing any kind of wear. this is something new that is happening in the last month. Now if I turn the wheel either way the sound stops. not really sure what it i.

I just got my brakes and discs changed, but I still get a squeaking noise from the front right tire/wheel of my BMW 320i when I come to a halt for example at a traffic light. During driving or in motion their is no noise.

hi Eddie i own a VW polo 2005 1.6 hatchback model the car makes a grinding sound when i apply brakes and after a short driving while the abs and handbrake light comes on and when i apply brakes from that point the grinding goes away and squeaking kicks in but i can feel that braking is not hard on it just slows down until i press hard to a complete stop what could be the cause of this issue

Hi Eddie,

Hope you are doing well. i have toyota corolla GLI 2012 model. the car is 31000 km driven. from past couple of days i hear strange sound from front brakes. mostly the sound comes when brakes are applied at slow speed. The sound is like as something cracking. the sound is heavy but low in intensity.the sound feels like ABS braking but as i said the intensity is low. i have got my brakes checked many times. The disc pads are ok and rotor seems fine too. the sound sometimes comes and some times it quite. i have a feeling the sound is of disc pads moving back and forth. i also got anti rattle clips tightened. will again get the brakes checked by another mechanic this weekend. please advise what can this sound be as its very frustrating. i am from Pakistan and i have been to toyota dealership but i am not at all satisfied. the local mechanics are far better than the ones sitting in companies.

good morning i'm from aruba and i have a ford mustang '99 when driving i hear a squeaking noise coming from the right front side of the car as soon as i brake it stops when giving gas again it does the same noise what can i do to fix it???

I just had CPR (calipers, pads, and rotors) replaced on my 99 Dakota R/T. Now I have a groaning noise from under the hood when my truck is stopped, foot off the pedal, or when rolling at idle (as in moving around parking lots) that stops as soon as I apply a little pressure to my brake pedal. Any ideas?

Hello I recently changed my rotor and disk breaks I also bled the brakes but as I move the wheel manually I hear a slight grinding noise as if the brake pads are rubbing against the rotor. and this is all when the car is in neutral

Left back wheel on passenger side ceases on when we have a lot of rain,have to drive car forward to free brake pad. Garrage say this a common thing that happens with alloys .

Thanks for your help Eddie, appreciate it!

Hi Eddie,

tire is underneath the rear end. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe.

Hi. My all wheel drive Suv was rear ended with minor damage less than a week ago. Today when I backed up I heard a loud thud sound while braking, I thought I ran over something, put it in drive hit brakes hard, then reversed same thing hit brakes hard. Now ok. What does this sound like? Thanks

Hi I have an 05 es 330 and I just replaced the pads on the car but when driving it makes a squeaking noise but not constantly and gets louder there faster I go I'm not sure if it's the backing plate it maybe the pins that hold the pads scraping against the rotor?

I have a 2002 chevy Silverado 1500 with disk brakes on the corners. I put on some drilled and slotted rotors and new pads. All was good until one day i heard squeeking while driving on the left rear brake only. Didn't stop while braking. I thought i a bad brake went out and bought new brakes for the rear and nothing changed. Still squeeking from left rear. Is this a bad caliper? Im stumped.

its been a week since I've done my brake job replaced caliper rotor and pads. Been making a noise I finally got time to check it again and dust cover made a v shaped groove in rotor. I bent it back out but still making a noise. Would the deep v in rotor cause this noise still as I'm driving. It did get a bit better but still there.

Right front brake caliper locking up on gravel and the parking brake is not holding the vehicle, while in drive for state inspection.

Hi Eddie,

I just checked the LF wheel the brake caliper piston is moving when I apply the brakes.

I adjusted the rear drum brakes, until the brake shoes starting rubbing on the drums. The park brake lever in the drum was rusted in place, with some wd-40 it works now. When I applied the e brake the rear brakes were grinding like it's trying to grab. What else can I try, I'll try anything ? Thanks, Eddie

1999 caravan

1999 grand caravan. Yes. but did I guess correctly? I forgot to mention that you can press, let go and repeat if you had to stop on a gravel road. Thanks Eddie

1999 grand caravan. My park brake doesn't work, I never use it. The parking brake needs to hold the van in drive for state inspection. I can hear the rear hubs grinding when in neutral with the engine off. With the rear wheel up in the air I can't turn the wheels by hand with the brakes or with the e brake on. Could the rear older brake shoes be slipping?

Also the front right wheel locks up only on gravel. It never pulled to the right when braking. I replaced the calipers, hoses and pads. I kept the rotors they looked ok. I had the brake lines and master cylinder replaced last year. The problems seemed to state then. A regular brake bleed was done, it has a ABS system. I bleed the brake three times. Test the brake pressure ?

Hi my boyfriend just repaired the brakes and rotors we got th better one but now when I hit the breaks there is a thumping or clicking sound and I can feel it under my foot by the way it a grand caravan dodge 1999

Trying to figure out what this bad grinding noise is?

It started with this loud grinding noise every time I drive from the front passenger brake. I went on ahead and changed the brake pad, disc, and the caliper. After changing all of it, it still has that grinding noise. Sounds like metal on metal and the brake gets really hot. Please help. Thanks in advance.

1990 Toyota Camry

Hey Eddie,

I just replaced all 4 brake pads in my car (Pontiac g6 08) The rotors looked great so I didn't bother replacing those. Now whenever I brake it makes a horrible grind noise. Its loud!

Hi I have put a new axle on my peugoet 206 now I have lights come up on dash saying abs warning and brake fluid level low I fill the brake fluid up and also a clicking noise by my handbrake any suggestions please

Hey Eddie

Your the only one I can think of to answer my question. You've helped me in the past with my brakes and brothers car. So I ask this question, Someone put sugar in my brothers car. Does it really hurt your car? Ive read that it doesn't and just change your fuel filter. The car hasn't been turned on yet. He walked outside and saw a funnel in his gas tank. Dont know what to do and how to fix it PLEASE! THANKS EDDIE

Hi Eddie,

Sorry it took awhile to get back to you, I gor busy with christmas stuff. Anyways, I did have a bad wheel bearing which the dealership replaced. And you were right about the brakes, the dealership told me it was the ABS kicking in. So the breaks are fine I just have to get used to braking earlier.

Thanks for your help

Happy New Years

Hi Eddie,

Thanks for your reply. I'm not sure what an ABS is but I haven't noticed hearing a pump running or a break pedal kick back when the brake issue happens. It's only happened 2 or 3 times and I usually have the radio on so I may not hear all the sounds my car makes. When it happens it feels like the wheels are locked and the car is sliding. Anyways, I'll let you know how if the dealership fixes the issues when I get my car back tomorrow night or tues.

Hi Eddie,

So i just bought a used 2002 chevy cavalier that had just over 73, 000kms on Nov. 30th and I already have a couple of issues with the car. I have a 30 day warrenty since I bought it from a dealership so I'm going to take it in on monday but I don't know too much about cars so I decided to try to google what the issue could be and I came across one of your articles. I think one of the issues is one of the wheel bearings is starting to go cuz thats what a friend told me after taking a for a test drive and when I turn my wheel(especially left) it sounds and feels like one or both of the front tires are rubbing against something which is what you talked about in your wheel bearing article. And it gets louder as I speed up, it's at it's loudest on the highway. I also think I may need new brake pads but I'm not completely sure cuz the brakes work for the most part but a couple times when I went to push the break down hard to come to a quick stop the car didn't come to a complete stop, it kind of slid and it felt like I was driving on a rumble strip. But the brakes work fine if I use them to slow down gradually. So I'm hoping you can let me know if you think I have a wheel bearing and brake issues or if it could be something else. Also can bad wheel bearings affect how the breaks work? Cuz I didn't come across the brake ussue till after I noticed the tire issue. I'm hoping the dealership can fix the issues before my warrenty ends so it doesn't cost me anything cuz I can't really afford to spend much on the car for the next couple months since I just paid for the whole thing a few weeks ago and I got xmas shopping to do.

Hi!

I have a 2014 Nissan versa and I have a grinding noise coming from somewhere in the right side of the car. There shouldn't be a problem with the brakes since it was just bought 2 months ago. After I drive the car and brake for a couple blocks the sound sort of goes away. Any ideas?

My 2008 Saturn Astra is making a dragging sound from the brakes - gets worse as you come to a stop. For the past three months or so, brakes have been noisy like the rotors have gotten rusty, just recently has gotten much worse. Brakes still work quite well, stops smoothly, no vibration. Car has 45,000 km (28,000 miles). A year ago dealer check showed pads still had 85% left, so can't be worn out. I took off driver's side wheel, and rotor looked ok, "shiny" and not rusty. There was a high-pitched intermittent noise earlier in the year - I can't hear it well, so not sure it still makes that noise. I thought maybe a small bit of rock had gotten stuck in there. Could it be cause of current problem? After making a right hand turn with steering fully extended, dragging noise when braking went away briefly, but almost immediately came back. Is there something stuck in there? Or something to do with ABS? Taking car in Thursday.

Ok thanks.

Second Question:

Yeah as soon as he puts a fuse in it blows out instantly. He put a double din screen radio in his car and I think he is overlaoding the circuit. What can I do to find out anything to fix it? Anything to diagnose the problem. Any advice?

And can you help me on a different topic? My brother has an 1995 Lincoln Town Car and his windshield wiper fuse keeps blowin out. He recently got a radio put in and fuses keep blowing out after that. They work for a little bit then blow out again

"Hello. Well I have a big problem. My girlfriend never told me she needed brakes and now the worst. Her brakes were grinding when braking and then she said something popped and now the car wont move. Can you help please?! The car kind of jumps when drive forward or reversed"

Hello. Its been awhile since Ive replied to you. But I haven't looked at the car. Just been driving the second until I had time. Hoping to work on it now. When I press the brakes it goes all the way to the floor and grinds and the wheels dont move

I just got my back brakes greased yesterday on my Hyundai Accent 2006 with 58000 km. I watched the mechanic take the rotar off and scrape the inside with a metal stick before apply grease. I started hearing a thumping or rubbing noise coming from the back passenger tire when first accelerating and and slowly braking, the noise speeds up and slows down accordingly and once past 25km/h or close to stopped it stops. I looked around the outside and couldn't see anything stuck or that would be rubbing so I am very lost! Any ideas?

Yes thank you for replying. Yes I had it towed. It was good thing it was just down the street. I bought new brake pads and hoping to change them soon but what else do you recommend?

Hello. Well I have a big problem. My girlfriend never told me she needed brakes and now the worst. Her brakes were grinding when braking and then she said something popped and now the car wont move. Can you help please?! The car kind of jumps when drive forward or reversed

Hi, great information on brakes. I have noise and grinding from my passenger side if my Saturn disc brake. I replaced the pads & new rotors about 2 years ago. I reached in and ran my finger across the rotor and found a narrow grove on the outside edge only on the rotor. I hope I can have the rotor turned rather then buy another set of new ones. The left side is no problem. What do you suspect?

i have a 2010 dodge ram, when mashing the brake, there is a noise with a sound of metal is clacking, like the sound of a can being bent back and forth

Umm there's no noise it's just shaky like a rollercoaster going consistently from 2 mph and braking suddenly, it happens when it is braking from 30 mph to 0 mph, and it happens frequently, that's the best description I can give of it, it feels like I'm on a very bumpy road when braking basically from 30 mph to 0 so I am assuming because it is this specific speed that 1st gears teeth are worn , I am not too sure of what the cause is other then that

Okay thank you, yeah I was amazed that it was a walking stick but the car still shudders when braking as though the teeth on the gears are worn down in 1st gear and they aren't grabbing

Just curious what will happen if I am doing around 50 mph and the rear shock abdorbers seize up, will I lose control of the vehicle or just get severe whiplash?

Found out what it was, the rear shock absorbers went soft and were groaning and creaking, and as for the loud bang it was a walking stick in the back lol

I can check the motor mounts , but I tend to steer clear from transmissions and gear boxes, for personal reasons, the only things in the boot are the spare tyre and a walking stick

Hello, I drive my grandmother's 1999 Hyundai lantra it is front wheel drive , when braking it makes a loud creaking sound from the good then a loud boom as though someone drive into the rear, it only happens though when I brake on an incline, could you help give me some suggestions as to what the noise could be and is it serious?

i have a horrible sound i think coming from my breaks. it sounds like metal is shredding (very loud). when I'm parking straight in or backing in. last two days it's gotten. PLEASE HELP

The Same problem like haha but when I put park very things smooth

I have my brakes and rotors replaced and since have been hearing grinding noise while driving - with and without brake use. Grinding sound persists even after 700miles. I have checked the brakes, the rotors, the tires, the metal plate and everything is in order. I have done trial and error to find the problem but it hasn't worked:

tires on with brakes and rotors off - no sound

only rotor on - no sound

rotors and brakes on with tire off -very low sound and sometimes no sound

everything on - tires, rotors and brakes - sound

I have been working on this almost every other day for a month now but i can't figure it out. It's annoying the life out of me.

The noise tends to come and go. It tends to be more when brakes have been heated or used a bit more than usual but even then it comes and goes.

I've been to some mechanic trying to find exactly price for fixing my toyota town ace van but it seems to me that they are all different price some they are $120,$140,$160,$180. Can you help me .

Thanks

We thought we would update you on the front wheel thumping on our 98 Chrysler Cirrus.

We got a good mechanic to test drive the car until the noise started and after inspection he suggested the following: The Reluctor wheel on one hub is badly corroded in places and sometimes when breaking at low speeds the ABS senor reacts to the gaps and causes the ABS pump to cut in on that wheel.

He says this is not a safety issue and that he would drive it. The car has low milage but is badly rusted due to being in Buffalo NY for most of its years, so we are unwilling to spend much money on it.

We hope this is a reprieve for the car and that we can squeeze another couple of years out of it.

Many thanks for your helpful ideas, which did help eliminate a few possibilities.

I have a 2007 kia optima. It started making a grinding noise while driving and louder when brakes are applied. So I changed brake pads in front where noise was coming from. The ones I replaced were.

not bad and were only six months old.rotary looked good but I went ahead and replaced pads anyway. Noise is still there while I drive and brake. At 60mph steering wheel shakes. I've used noise suppressor in all the right spots. I've also checked the dust cover for touching rotar and no deprive between it and the rotator. Checked all clips nothing rubbing. It kind of feels like caliper might be sticking but not sure because when I pushed them in to install new pads there wasn't any restance

The rear brake shoes and or pads both sides were replaced last October. The steering wheel and car seats don't shake. I can't think of anything else. Thank you for replying

Hello,

Thank you for the reply. We had new rotors and new pads replaced last year. The problem started before replacement and has continued intermittently since replacement and now seems to be happening more frequently.

Thank you very much for your help

We have a thumping sound in the front when braking and also vibration on the pedal. The car is a chrysler cirrus 98 and it is rusted underneath. We had new brakes put on and new front tires and we are still experiencing the thudding and vibration. It has never been continuous, but seems to be happening more often.

Thanks for your help.

Hello,

I do have rear drum brakes. I took it to the shop and they couldn't find anything. They told me that everything looks good (drums, shoes, calipers, bushing, control arm, suspension).

I tried the e-brake like you said, and then sound did start.

I guess I'll try taking the car to a new shop. I do have 100k miles on it, so it may very well be time to resurface the drums.

Thanks for your help!!

Hello,

I have a 2009 Honda Civic. I have a thumping sound from my rear passanger side. I can only here it when I i apply the brakes and am driving at speed lower than 30 mph. The sound also stops completely when it is raining or humid outside. Can you help at all? I'm going to a brake shop tomorrow but I don't want to get screwed over.

I have a 2001 Toyota corolla and had the brakes and rotors replaced in Sept.2013 now in May2014 I'm having to have the brakes done again and also a drivers side rotor due to that awful awful grinding noise....is it common to have to replace in less than a year and what could he causing the drivers side to be wearing harder on the rotor ..the passenger side looks fine...

Hey Eddie,

My dad said that all 4 rotors/ pads etc had been replaced. The grinding sound comes as the car makes a complete stop. Thanks so much for your great info!

Hello Sir. I just purchased a 1999 Gmc Yukon. My father was my mechanic, however, we lost him to leukemia on Easter this year so I need help. Here in DE we have to slam our brakes on to ensure each brake is functioning properly and evenly distributed. This is part of our inspection process. Anyway, I went ahead and locked them up as they asked and the truck did perfect. Upon pulling out after inspection I felt a type of "clunk" for lack of a better term. This happens in the rear of the vehicle as the vehicle comes to a complete stop and again as I lift my foot from the brake to accelerate again. Now it doesn't do it all of the time. If I stop very very slowly and I can make it stop. If while I am stopping I ease off the brake and then press back on it as I am slowing to stop I can make it stop. It is almost like the rear drum has a deep groove and the shoe is getting hung up in it, or something broke and is allowing movement, or maybe worse the rear? I know that it isn't the back universal joint. Please help. Thank you in advance for your advice!

Sincerely,

Mike

Hey Eddie,

I found your info very informative but I have a question as well. My brakes were making a grinding noise when I started to slow down and stop. I drive a dodge nitro that is standard transmission. My dad replaced the pads, rotors etc because they were about 6 years old. He said they would sound "funny" for a few days but honestly they sound much the same as they did before but the grinding sound isn't quite as loud. Once I've stopped and started going again, the grinding sound continues until I've gained some speed then the sound stops. I'm just really frustrated at this point thinking that they were fixed and now they still make the same noise!! Whatcha think?

Thanks Eddie. Is it possible the new rotors are warped again? I'm thinking next thing to do is clean rotors and replace with new pads.

Hi Eddie,

Another question for you. The sound I was experiencing during high speed braking is now gone, but the steering wheel is shaking again! I did have four new tires installed last week if that helps.

Are my new rotors warped again or is this a case of the used pads in the bedding process?

Thanks again in advance!

Hi Eddie,

Thanks for your quick response. I was also wondering if the noise could be from the fact that I didn't properly clean off the protective film on the rotors. Shortly after installation, I went for a drive and noticed a burning smell which I assume was the oil burning off. Could this be it as well?

Two weeks ago I replaced the front rotors with Wearever ones on our 2010 Honda Pilot which has 28k miles. I did this because when braking at high speeds the steering wheel would shake, so after researching I assumed this was due to warped rotors. I did not change the brake pads because they still had lots of life in them.

When this was complete the steering wheel shake went away. But this weekend on a short road trip we noticed a semi-loud fog horn sound when applying the brakes at high speeds.

I did some looking around on net and have seen that this can be caused by brake dust, the pads in the process of getting bedded on the rotor, etc.

Any ideas on what this could be? Thanks in advance.

Thanks for the response. It's not unlikely that it was a pebble or something like that. Husband now says it happened twice, but we drove the car about 50 miles yesterday and it didn't happen again. I will quit worrying about it for now.

Hi! A couple days ago my husband and I switched cars for the day, and while driving his 2005 Hyundai Elantra, I heard the wear indicator on the front left brake, and noticed he needed an oil change. So I took it to Midas where I had them replace the front pads (under warranty, we had their "lifetime" pads for what that is worth) and do the slide/caliper adjustment and the oil change. I did not have the rotors turned as I feel I caught it very early and the rotors were new 40k miles ago. I did not have them service the drums. They did rotate the tires. Today while driving at highway speeds my husband said the front left wheel started "screeching" and he could feel the vibration through the steering wheel. He said it was very loud and he pulled over. When he began to drive again, the noise disappeared and hasn't returned so far. What do you think? Thanks!

Hi Eddie,

Was wondering if you could help, my front drivers side brake has been squeaking for a few weeks now. (2002 206 hatchback) it only tends to do it when I'm not braking or steering to the right, and normally only once the brakes have heated up a bit, we cleaned them out a few days ago and it went from a constant squeak to a (More annoying) on off kind of squeak (Like an alarm clock going off) I'm unsure if this is a wear indicator or a stone? Going to go out & check for stones tomorrow afternoon once I get some axle stands but was wondering if you have any input? Thanks

-Harry

Hi there - Sure hoping you can help shed some light on how to FINALLY find resolution for a sound / response happening with the brakes in my daughters car. Its been to the shop 3 x and each time they discover something different, fix the issue and return the car to us. Within days the brakes are just as bad as ever. Im not sure if the mechanic is taking advantage of my lack of knowledge but were closing in on over $1000 spent on repairs and my teenage daughter is in a car I dont feel confident in. HELP!!

First let me say that the problem didn't exist prior to a repair on the brake lines. They rusted through. Both were replaced. After this service, the noise started. Here's a scenario - driving the vehicle at 40 and approach a stop sign. At about 20 mph the brakes start to make a clunking sound and the brake feels as if the car is sliding on ice. I say this because I grew up in the North and it feels exactly like when you brake on a patch of ice and there is a sensation of locking. It continues to make the sound from about 20 mph to a complete stop. Two different garages have seen it. Most recently the mechanic replaced all the sensors? Its a 2003 Jaguar. Any insight would be appreciated. I dont want to continue to pay for unneeded repairs and I desperately want to get to the bottom of this for the safety of my child. Thanks for any help.

I don't think brakes or rotors have been serviced recently. I've only owned the car for about 5000 miles and 6 months.

Hi there - Just looking for a little guidance for my next trip to the mechanic. A couple of issues happening with my car (2008 Scion XB).

Recent history

4/24/13: replace rear disc. brakes

6/13/13: replace rear brake rotors

3/20/14: replace rear disc. brakes

Problem 1

After the April 2013 disc replacement, I experienced a loud pitched noise when highway driving at speeds above 55mph. The noise would go away when I braked or slowed down. Occasionally it would occur at lower speeds when driving around the neighborhood. The noise always stopped when I braked. I took the car to the shop and they replaced the rear rotors. They were unable to replicate the noise. The noise continued throughout the summer. It had been many months since I've heard it UNTIL the disc brakes were replaced AGAIN in March 2014. The noise is back. I also noticed that there is a smell after driving on the highway (which I don't do often -- so it's been noticeable). Is it odd to have replaced the disc brakes after a year? Should I take the car back to the shop? I hate when I go in there with my concerns and they call me later and say they don't hear anything...

Problem 2

Since the disc brake replacement in March 2014, my husband is convinced the car doesn't feel right. The brake pedal feels a little loose. It doesn't go to the floor -- but it feels weird.

Problem 3

Throughout this past miserable winter, my ABS, BRAKE, TC, and VSC lights would go on and off - sometimes staying on for a week or more. This has been a common problem with my Scion during winters (and seems to be common based on my internet searching). Anyway, the lights come on and off now - like 5 minutes on, 2 off, 5 minutes on, etc. Over the past couple of days, when the lights have been OFF, my anti-lock brakes have been acting up on hills and wet pavement -- jerking stops and noise. However, I drove to work today without incident.

Basically I just hope you can give me some ideas of what could be wrong so I can be informed when I go to the shop. Searching for validation!

Thanks ever so!

My front driver-side makes a sort of pulsing grinding noise when braking but only from between about 20 - 5mph.. so basically only when coming to and almost to full stop. At higher speeds, slowing down -- Nothing! I've pulled the wheel off and visually all looks good. Haven't had the car long but pads and rotors look good. Also checked for bearing play. I haven't driven since inspecting. Now after readying I'm hoping it was a rock and that it fell out (no set screw on rotor).

Just got new brakes put on now the make rough and griding sound while driving (not applying the brakes while driving)

Hi my husband just recent put a new brake pads and a new rotor to my car? After putting the new brakes and rotor i here noise when I drive and hit the brake and the gas.

Omgeeee that information was soo helpful. I was freaking out because all the sudden I was driving my truck one day and I come to stop at a Stop sign and I herd a thump, totally freaked out nerves all bad and stuff. So I had an idea to google it which brought me to your blog. Cross your fingers and hope that is what's wrong. I really think so bc it did rain the night before. But thanks AGAIN on taking the time to educate the world.

Thanks :) And yep - I know to mark the wires and watch which ones go where :)

I would have thought there would be a leak if it was exhaust Was just watching a video on how to check for leaks -use shop vac (on low) in tail pipe and spraying with water with little dish liquid on "joints" Said would make big bubbles if a leak Ever heard of doing that?

I don't think I'd attempt the manifold - too much would have to come off to get at it LOL And yes also - the O2 needs the sensor socket More just checking so I know what to expect Still just learning some of the automotive but I'm an "old hand" now at cleaning oil furnaces and fixing dryers LOL

the continued saga of the '01 dodge caravan lol

No - I was just making a guess (or grasping at straws) about O2 sensors but, as it turns out they are shot (or so I'm told LOL)

I brought it into pepboys for a scan code and to have exhaust system checked out. I was told the technician said the whole exhaust system from manifold down to tail pipe, as well as the flex, all needed to be replaced ?? I find that a bit hard to believe only because I just had a brand new, 5 year warranty muffler put on about 9-10 months ago - so maybe front of exhaust, but not from muffler down.

I know this shop doesn't like to weld, so I"m wondering if they're thinking it's easier going for whole thing. The guy I talked to said to check around because that would easily be $800+ there He also pulled the codes - 2 O2 sensors, a plug and .. shoot if I remember - I'll have to call again maybe

So - it's not catalytic converter (as far as I'm told) How hard is it to replace the exhaust manifold and O2 sensors? I already have plans to do the plugs and wires so will do those, but figured I'd start with manifold and go from there.

Also - if whole exhaust system was gone would there be any other signs? I can't find any holes, leaks etc. - of course, I know the system is old :(

Thanks again

i have brand new disk and pads fitted there is a nasty screaching comeing from them im very unhappy about this could you shed some light on this....cheers

Hi again, btw - I'm viewing this on a mobile site on my smartphone and there are no social media buttons, like facebook, to share or like this page or your article. I will search for you on facebook and like you from there, but thought you might want to know the option isn't here on mobile. :(

Hi Eddie,

I have a 2009 Suburu Forrester (AWD) with just under 51K mikes. I bought it in May 2012 with 35K miles. I have never done anything with brakes and I'm assuming I have the originals. I haven't had problems up until now.

We had a snow storm last week. I drove that day, no problems. The day after the storm, there was still alot of ice, "crunchy slush" and A LOT of rock salt on the roads. During my drive home from work that night, I started to hear a noise coming from my rear driver side tire. It was a metal scraping metal sound, accompanied by what I can best desribe as a rattle...or a loose piece of metal in the metal on metal mix. A lot of metal noises happening. Ha. Anyway, it didn't seem to have to do with the brakes at first. It didn't matter if I was accelerating, coasting, braking, or turning- the noise was consistent. Now a week later (although I've only driven 5 days and very short distances to work and home). The noise is the same, but I guess does seem a bit worse when I brake.

Before I found your hub, I convinced myself that there was a piece of salt lodged in my brakes. So I was excited to see that although my problem is probably worse, at least I'm not crazy.

I'm taking it to the shop this week, and prepared to hear that I need new pads and rotors (hopefully not calipers!). But it seems so strange that it happened just like that, with no warning signs, such as squealing. And that it was right after a snow storm.

Is that normal? Do brake problems normally become obvious so suddenly?

Thank you in advance Eddie. -Tina

Yes. It's very brief and more of a braking rather than hesitation. I forget to mention thAt the ABS light and message to service the stabilitrak system came on this time. These have come on before without the noise and pulling and no one could figure out anything but changed a sensor anyway.

Thanks Eddie :)

Yes, vehicle moves very slow - can't get above 20 (can't even get gas pedal down more so it's not like flooring it and getting no where)

Transmission fluid was on my list for today :)

I was thinking heat shield but like I said, I don't have anywhere to get it up to really get under there.

Had last oil change about 4 months ago at PepBoys Will admit that prior to past 2 years vehicle maintenance was low on my list until I started finding out how much I could actually do myself and what to check for.

Check engine light is on - that's another of this van's consistent problems :( Changed gas cap 3 times and it'll stay off for about 6 months or so Last time (year ago) it came on, garage replaced fuel filler tank (said there was crack) That kept it off for about 8-9 months

Oil light just started coming on, just when come to stop though and I've checked oil and it's fine. Oil pressure sensor?

No blue smoke out of tail pipe

If it's a clogged catalytic converter do you suggest just having it replaced ? or will fixing the O2 sensors help?

I have to thank you so much for this site :) It's great to be able to actually get answers

Thanks again

Thanks for the response :)

Hubby uses a small local garage - that I absolutely refuse to use again :) I don't drive even close to 10,000 a year - just around town and ocassionally a trip 1 1/2 hours away. So far, I've had to pay for 2 front brake jobs (pads and rotors), 1 back brake job (including drums and wheel cylinder) and a muffler - which didn't even last 9 months so I took it somewhere else to have it replaced. This was all in less than 3 years This poor van has seen more than it's worth to spend for OEM parts LOL but gotta at least try to keep it running so have transportation

Brakes aside (for the moment LOL) I've got a bigger and better question(s) for you. I made the mistake :P of letting hubby take van last night. He comes home on his break and says "I think your muffler's broken" (mind you, I had the 10 year warranty one put on this time it was actually lower price than original garage) I go outside and the car is making ungodly LOUD noise - does sound like when muffler gets hole, but it's definitely in front. Once I had daylight this morning, I tried to check underneath Muffler I had put on is fine - as are exhaust pipes. I tried to check exhaust heat shield up front (lots and lots of potholes here this winter) but couldn't really see too well (I was just in my driveway trying to crawl underneath) I tried to get in under the hood with my trusty mirror :) but couldn't really see much either

Instead of frustrating myself because I can't get a good view (and driveway is on slant) and to be safe, I decide to go to the gym with my daughter instead (much better to run on the treadmill to burn off anger and energy than to chase hubby to smack him upside the head LOL) Forget trying to drive it - won't go above 20

So here's what I'm faced with:

Scares the bejeebers out of me starting it - very loud - almost like a bang at first start up and then, like I said, does sound like when muffler is going, but it's definitely up front; Definitely gets louder when drive

Transmission seems stuck - can't get above 20 mph - no grinding, whirring or whining like it's straining - just won't go anywhere;

Every once in a while, will get a sound like a rattle underneath as well as "clunking" by driver's side wheel

Can't notice any leaks other than small oil one, but in checking plugs in wires, did seem one of the plugs was quite loose and shaking while engine was on

My first thought (and not sure why) was engine seizing for lack of fluid - not enough oil or transmission? Checked oil and down a little but not much at all. When I opened oil cap though what a bunch of gunk LOL Brown sludge looking - almost looked like dirt particles in it. Hubby says that's what it should look like 'cause it runs through the engine ???

Oh - and best part - I call hubby at work and tell him he didn't tell me car wouldn't drive and his response was "well yeah, it's loosing compression" but can't tell me why loosing compression (he's still determined it's muffler)

Needless to say, I'm not driving it :( Any ideas of what to check? I don't think anything's open around here til Monday anyways, but I like to do my research - I still find garages that try to take advantage and rack up bills figuring a woman doesn't know what's going on

Ok. I have a 2009 Chevy Impala LTZ. Lately it's been making a scraping noise and pulling to slow when accelerating from a stop. It does this very infrequently and only my son and I have experienced it. To both of us it sounds and feels like the driver side front. Our mechanic says the brakes are good. It sounds like the noise you hear from the air dam? when pulling too far over a curb. Any ideas?

What is the average " life span" for brakes? I have a 2001 Dodge Caravan Sport and have repeatedly had to have front brakes replaced. One of last times I had the front brakes done, they needed to be replaced again (rotors and pads) in less than a year (wouldn't pass inspection here in NH) 10 months after that, same garage said the rear brakes were gone requiring new drum, wheel cylinder, everything - but only one side? Van ended up back in shop 2 weeks later because they hadn't bled lines right :(

Rear brakes have always made a squeal in wet weather, but now front brakes are starting that tell-tale grind Not all the time (mainly when my husband drives with his lead foot LOL) but enough that I'm hearing from him the need to be fixed again and enough that I'm really getting annoyed with having to constantly replace them

Any ideas? Thanks :)

Hi my car Peugeot 206CC made a grinding noise when braking for a few minutes now it won`t move in start wheels aren`t turning...please help with some advice...Thanks

Ive got a 2011 Honda accord w/less than 9k on it. this afternoon i was headed to lunch and i heard that hi pitched squeal mentioned in the "other noise" section. I live in Northern Va and we have had quite a bit of snow lately, with ice and sand all over the road. I think some debris is between my rotor and backing plate is this an easy fix ? Or will I have to take it to a dealer

Eddie. I have a 1999 ford expedition. I was driving the kids home from school,and then this loud thump, like something fell from underneath the truck. I pulled over didn't see anything.So nothing fell off. So then I had to put hazards lights on scared to drive. Moving 20 mph it made squeaky noise from the back. We made it home and I tried to back up and it sounded as if I was dragging something in the ground. Put it in drive the digging noise went away but still squeaky..My daughter said it was coming from the back passenger side tire.Help please...

Eddie, I took my truck to the shop this morning and a piece of metal had got lodged between the rotor and the backing plate! Thank You so much!!

I have a 2005 dodge Durango when I put my truck in reverse and back up there is an aweful squealing noise but it's only when I back up... Not when I apply my breaks just backing up but the noise sounds like it's coming from my breaks!

front of my truch is making a slight grinding noise. it came and went a few times. it seed to be worse while braking, but a few times the noise stopped from braking. now its almost constant even when not braking. my brakes have definatly bin squeeking for a wile on an off.

sidenote: vehicles handling does not change when the noise is happening. it even drives straight down the road when i let go of steering wheel. besides the squeking all this happened in one day after a weekend of 1000+km highway driving. thanks

Watched the wheel bearing videos. Not the sound I'm hearing. We don't hear the noise at all unless we are slowing down and our vehicle doesn't shake at all. The noise also goes away sometimes when the weather is really rainy. The last mechanic that heard the sound didn't look at the vehicle but did hear the sound. He said he thought the rotors may have a slight groove in them and that when the pad and rotor are meeting together they're rubbing. Also that there might be a little dirt in between the two. Said that that didn't mean either needed to be replaced but that I might have to deal with the sound until something went bad. I know I know my vehicle the best and may be picky with it but I don't want to have to hear this sound when slowing down.

Ok so I just possibly saw the answer about it being the rotors because I did have them refinished. Mine were done a while ago though so I've got more than a couple hundred miles on them. Why might it start now? Or do I just need to buy new rotors?

So glad I came across this article! Great information. My dilemma/ question (which hopefully you haven't already answered 100 times) is that when slowing down my front right wheel makes a whirring/ rubbing sound. It's when I get down to about 20 mph or less. Don't have to hit the brakes to hear it. My vehicle is a 2007 Ford Expedition EL. I've had a mechanic look at my rotors and pads and tell me they are both fine. The noise is driving me nuts!!! What could it be?

I went to drive my car, put it into 1st gear, let handbrake off, excelerated slowly n there was a crunch noise from which appeared to be right front direction, the car appeared to sink into the ground a bit....i thought flat tyre but no, then i thought i had went over something metal but no nothing under car.....what could it be? Car is scheduled to get new brake pads n service on mon

i have a 3 series bmw automatic my rear brakes are getting tighter when im driving can u help

My car made a loud cracking sound and then hissed when backing up and a clicking sound when I drove it had brakes but the clicking sound got louder when braking

A very informative article Eddie. You have offered us all in an easy to understand language answers to those funny and odd noises that common drivers have no answers too. Well done!

Too being of this industry the noises from brakes are not only annoying, but as pointed out can offer hints. Those hints you shared many times lead to more expenses if not attended to with the care needed. Good technicians with a high degree for the savvy of both recognizing and applying problem solving skills do at times have immeasurable worth. Brakes are a system of the automobile that should not be ignored when those funny and at times odd noises appear.

Again, this article offers a why for those noises and the need for a qualified technician to offer a cure.

tim

Very helpful indeed. After reading this I believe I do need to have mechanic check rear brake drums, thanks.

My brakes in the front drivers or something clunks when I step on the brake any ideas?

Could it be possiblemaybe a bad wheel bearing cause the noise sounds loud sometimes i hear it other times it doesn't i thought only two possiblethings maybe the cv joint or wheel bearings??

my 1996 honda odyssey is squeaking when reversing and driving it sounds like air being realeasd from a tyre like a phsh noise do u know what it may mean

Yes i replaced the axles and just recently changed my brake pads so i know its not something rubbing against anything but i test drove my car and its still sounds like something is rubbing not scraping but rubbing against something when i turn the wheel it makes a rubbing sound /creaking sound and when i start to accelerate then it goes away so its when i accelerate and SLOWLY turn the wheel

I DO have rear drum brakes.

Hi Eddie, I just found your hub page today and you seem to really know your stuff! I have a question for you and I'm not sure if it's the brakes or if I'm just assuming the worst. I have a 2005 Camry LE (4 cylinder), I had my brake pads replaced around April of 2012, they've been working just fine. But sometimes if I'm driving at a high rate of speed (usually around 60-80mph on the highway) and I have to start braking, I hear this 'whomp" sound. I'm not sure if that's the most accurate sound to describe but the vehicle doesn't shake or "chug" when braking. Also the other day I noticed while driving around town running errands that my brakes again made that whomp whomp whomp sound when braking from 45 mph. I hear the noise in the front of the vehicle, more on the passenger side. I'm not TOO concerned as my brakes work and I think I read somewhere that that's a feature of Toyota when braking from a high speed but I wanted to get your advice. Thanks for your help!

The popping noise is only when i slow the car down or turn the wheel or when im at a dead stop and I'm starting to accelerate it will pop then of course it goes away once I'm going on the road pretty much its only when im slowing down taking off slowly and turning my wheel

Hi I have slotted and drilled rotors and wanted to ask if you know how to stop the annoying noise that sounds like I've put the old plastic card on my back push bike wheel haha it's so annoying but don't want drilled on the front and not the rear I understand it's because the air is getting locked in the holes because the rear are not kangaroo pawed and are solid I've done so much research and nothing thanks for any help I like my brake quiet haha

Ok i have a 97 Nissan Sentra i have a Noise on my car that's gotten worse. It was mild at first. My ex bf kept telling me oh you just need new brake pads but i have a feeling its not just that. When i turn the wheel to the left only it makes a, popping sound just like when the axles need replacing BUT the axles have been relaxed just a couple months back and it only happens when i turn the wheel to the left it makes the sound when im slowly accelerate the car and go and a scrapping like something rubbing against my tired when im driving any thoughts plz help thank you

I have a 2004 Nissan Maxima that I had the front brake pads, rotors, and brake hoses replaced. Now, I'm hearing occassionally a noise when braking. The mechanic doesn't hear the noise like I do when driving.

hi edd my brakes are still new but still hearing a strange noise like hard rubbing its checked but no solution ...

I'm so excited to find you! I don't have Facebook or any social site but will always do the thumbs up thing and whatever else I can do (I'm brand new at Hub pages) because your answers are so detailed, well written and helpful. You are so generous with your time, I'm amazed.

Thanks for being here.

Turns out that it was the brakes after all- mechanic replaced pads and rotors and all is silent again. Fairly inexpensive too. Thank you for your responses!

I'll be sure to post what it turns out to be.

It does sound like that. I can't see anything stuck. I stopped at the garage I use and the mechanic thought it was the brakes, but I guess he'll be able to tell better when he takes things apart. This is a garage where I don't have to worry about the mechanics; they never try to sell a bit of goods you don't need so I think if it turns out to be something else, it won't be a problem. I'm bringing it tomorrow morning. It makes noise whether I'm using brakes or not. Trifle louder when I brake but the brake light hasn't gone on (and when I needed brakes in 2006, believe me, it did!) Wheel bearing, maybe? Or hopefully what you suggested, it would be a relatively easy fix. I drove around to do errands over the weekend- didn't get worse- or better.

My car was making an ungodly noise today- grinding sound when I turned the wheel, also when braking (but the brake pedal doesn't feel spongy) It didn't only make noise while braking. I actually experienced squeaking/grinding noises back in May for 3 or 4 days, it just as suddenly stopped. Then again last month, it was louder. Then stopped after a few days. These incidents seemed to coincide with wet and/or humid weather. It sounds like I'm dragging something, but I don't see anything amiss. Everything under hood looks okay. I'm flummoxed.

Hi there after a bit of digging i found this

ventilated discs front, drums rear

with wear squeal shims - hope that helps ! ;-)

Hi there and firstly what an excellent service you provide mate !!! My wife has a 2000 hyundai amica automatic, when we release the brake pedal there is a tiny squeak for about a second, it doesn't happen when you press the brake only when you release it, any ideas advice greatly appreciated ...

I think I finally solved my problem. I replaced all of the shoes in the rear and added some lube to the backing plate. The car is riding like new again!

The old pads were worn down but they didn't seem worn enough to cause any problems. However, the shoes were tight against the backing plate and not able to move easily. On the problem wheel, I found two decent sized metal pieces that were lodged in the area where the drum meets the plate. They had broken off of the drum edge. I think this what the metal tinging noise that I heard. I should mention that the noises that I described in my last post changed. The tinging and thump went away and became a metal scraping sound when I would turn in the direction of the problem wheel and would intensify if I pulled on the emergency brake. It sounded so bad that I parked the car and stopped driving it for a couple weeks.

When I was having trouble removing the drums, I gave in and took it to the shop. I paid a diagnostic fee for them to tell me that they could hear a lot of noise and that they would replace part after part of the suspension until the problem was resolved. The estimate was starting at $800 and it said it could cost more. I was mad because I don't think they even put it on the lift to do a visual inspection and I know they didn't open the drum. With the help of a snake camera, I was able to see the adjuster wheel and get those drums off. It cost me a total of $30 to do this repair. My figures are crossed! Thanks for your article and helping me find the solution!

The brakes are one of those things people try to avoid and "hold off" until it's too late. This is a huge problem for a lot of folks, but for some reason they dont learn.

Great hub!

Hi! I'm glad that I finally came across this article! I have a 1990 Honda Accord. As I'm driving I can hear a metal tinging sound, kind of like hangers clanking together. It's subtle, sounds like thin metal, and it seems to make noise with bumps in the road. I'm pretty sure it's coming from the rear passenger side. In addition, every so often I'll get a thumping noise from the same area. It speeds up as I accelerate and slows down as I decelerate. The thump goes away after I brake to a near stop. Do you think this is a brake drum issue? I can't see anything visible in the area that's out of the ordinary. I just tried taking the drum off to inspect inside. I loosened it and could pull it off about 1/4 and that's as far as I could go. I used the banging and bolt methods. No luck getting it off. Anyway, am I looking in the right place as to the culprit of these noises? Thank you!

No I haven't hit anything.

I took my jetta in for new brakes and rotors on all 4 tires. When I got there to pick it up the mechanic said the wheels which are after market wont fit over the new brakes and rotors and that I need a spacer. does that sound right? please help

Hey,

I have a 2000 ford focus with a manual transmission. As I was leaving work today I slowly started to pull out of the parking lot which is on a tiny bit of a slope when I heard a loud snap. It kind of sounded like a spring would sound if it broke. I looked under the car and hood and didn't notice anything so I drove home. Driving home all sounded good. I wonder what it was????

Thanx will do

I have a 2003 Hyundai Accent and when I got the car they still drove the vehicle knowing the brakes are bad a good year on those I changed them and now when I reverse the front left tire crackles/clanks when starting in reverse and a bit straightening out to go forward and stops turning corning sometimes as well idk uncle thinks something with the boot or axle any in put would be helpful thank u

Thanks for your reply Eddie! The invoice says "Rotors re-surface (Turn)". So, I will just wait for the noise to go away then. Just making sure nothing was wrong. Thanks again.

Joshua Tucci

hi, I have the swine noise coming from the left front brake wheel area and it's really loud when driving normal speeds and goes away soon as I press in the brake pedal. By the way I have a 1996 Toyota Camry 4 cylinder

Hi,

I have a 2002 Subaru Outback that I just got my brakes replaced on because they were down to "10% life" and were squealing when stopping. Now, with the new ones, it is making like a whirring noise as I slow down. It starts out as a faint whir, then gets louder as I come to a complete stop. Any ideas? Maybe I can get an audio recording or something...

Hey,

My brake caliber was missing a bolt that fell out. I had to replace the caliper bracket and now when I go in reverse my car will drive ok, but if I press the brake the car will jerk, stop right away (like I slammed the brakes) and make a loud squeal sound. Also if I go straight back its not always the issue, but if I turn my wheel even a little then it slams the brakes and squeals. What could be causing this?

The info was much appreciated and I voted it up. I have a nissan sentra and just experienced the same exact problem that Jamie commented about a few months ago... from the thunk and pumping of brakes, to the rain. How much do you approximate a good mechanic will charge for the repairs?

Hello.

Please help. Last July I had my breaks done. New life time pads. Rotars turned in the front. Now when I break it is like my car thumps. I do hear some noise but not a metal on metal sound. It crabs as I slow down with breaks on. If I am going slow the breaks do not do this only if I am going a good speed does it make this grabbing action. If you have an Idea what this could be I would appreciate any advice. Thank you. Sharon

Voted up. Thanx for the useful tips! I have two vehicles with that bonus noise, now I believe I can take care of it.

I went with aftermarket break pads on my Infinity QX56 and they squealed the whole time until I just changed them. The 'trusted' mechanic we used said it was because they were after market, but I am thinking now he just didn't install them right. The new ones we got were also not Infinity pads and they are completely silent now.

i parked into a parking space today. i turned off my car and about 30 secs later something popped under the gear shift in the middle and the car shook back and forth like i had braked hard. what could this be?? i hope nothing broke inside my car.. i then drove my car slowly back and forth until i was sure i could drive back home.

hi i have a 96 chevrolte lumina and when i press on my breaks i hear a loud bump noise what is that my mechanic just replaced my break kit on my car can u tell me what that noise might be from it comes from my back tires

You're the best! I've been wondering what that thumping sound could be every time I hit the brakes. Only thing is I drive a 2008 Ford Econoline E350 van and it seems to be coming from the front more than the back. I dunno, I listen closer next time. Thanks for the article! It tells me where to look now. Voted up and useful.

thank's eddie

actually it started out as my front left caliper was starting to seize up the more i applied the brake the harder the pedal got i mean rock hard it was fine up until then,that problem is fixed its just the no pedal problem now i will gravity bleed the system see if the rear brakes need adjusting and hopefully it fixes the problem i will let you know how it goes wont be able to get to it for a day or two though i live in s.louisiana waituing for the storm to pass but i will let you know thank you so much for your advice

hey eddie,im not familiar with adjusting the back brakes but they have plenty of pad left,its worth looking into though,i am stumped,i have bled them several more times since my last post and the pedal{while running}still goes to the floor with no resistance it starts activating the brakes about 2 to3 inches from the floor,i am familiar with the pump method of bleeding how does gravity bleeding work,also yes i do have rear drum brakes..thanks

i have a 1993 chevy silverado i replaced both front calipers pads font brake lines bled the system till no air was coming out but i still cant get hardly any brake pedal i also changed my master cylinder any input would be greatly appreciated

hello, remember me? the noise that was coming from my front end was, and get this, a bent dust shield, left tire. minor and the local auto place didn't even charge me to fix it. I was shocked!! so, there you go.

Hi. For a few days ive been hearing a grinding noise when i back up or hit my brakes to slow down/stop. After driving for a bit, it disappears. I like the "stone or rock trapped between the pad/rotor" idea you suggest. But should this sound just "disappear" like its been? Then the next time i move, probably most cases, the next day, the sound from the car is back? Weird. Plan on calling the dealership or just a local place to take a look but wanted to sift around a bit for answers. Thanks for any insight you might have.

2010 toyota matrix AWD ... Under 6000 miles. Lightly driven and local roads :)

I seem to have an ongoing problem with my 2003 Mazda protégé My car is a stick shift, when getting it up to 3000 rpms into 3rd gear while pressing on the gas my car is fine, accelerating fine, but as soon as i left off the gas petal the car starts to make a sort of thumping or multiple horses galloping sound. The whole car vibrates and depending how many rpms i left off at the faster the "galloping goes" I can feel it coming from under my feet when driving but I'm not exactly sure of its exact location. Please help. thx

hi i have a 1996 hyundai. in sometime i cant get it out of park.cound this be something with the gear box or my back brake

I have drilled and slotted rotors on my passat the right side passenger seems to sqeal. The brake pads look good, i cant figure out why they sqeal and its only that side

HI,

my brakes have been grinding and squealing for about a month now. Yesterday is stopped, and there was a bad clunk, and they went to the floor. I tried pumping them and got them back. But now the noise it makes is just awful. I don't know what to do. I don't have any money, and I don't want to damage the car. can you help me with what it might be? I also checked the brake fluid, it was on Min. Oh, the brakes seemed fine until we got a horrible rain fall, and that's when they started squealing.

I have a high pitched house coming from my right tire break area.It doesn't seem to happen whenbraking and goes away when going over 40 mph. Any ideas

My 1998 chevy truck has drum in the back had my brakes replaced with different shoes 3 times and still makes the same noise sounds like a bus stopping after driving for a while please help ad yes drums where resurfaced

Good information thank you!

Very useful brake info. Voted up mate.