I've noticed there's an odd noise coming from the front end, a fairly quiet "sh sh sh sh" type sound, disappears when I lightly press the brakes. Warped disks?
Odd noise from the front end
Apr 14, 2004
5 Replies
Or possibly wheel bearing. I have an occasional, similar noise and presumed warped disks but, having replaced them all, it's still $%^&* there.
I'll get national tyres to do one of their free brake checks. I think they're the most likely candidate as I got them a tad warm driving around some hilly lanes in Derbyshire. Great clouds of acrid smoke...
I'd first check the pads aren't down to the metal. And check for a stone or similar lodged in the calliper.
Ahh, don't you love that beautiful smell of cremated brake lining?
Dave P
It's usually quite expensive, so not really :). Dot 5.1 and Green stuff pads coming up. I won't be keeping it long now so they needn't last forever.
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