my brakes have been grinding now for a few weeks. it doesnt happen every time but when it does it sounds like there grinding as tho the pads are worn out.
but the pads are new only replaced few months ago..
brakes grinding
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brakes grinding
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Re: brakes grinding
Can be caused by a stone wedged in the caliper.
Does yours have rear discs? - on mine the handbrake friction material had completely detached from the shoe.
Does yours have rear discs? - on mine the handbrake friction material had completely detached from the shoe.
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2008 BMW E91 330i touring (great fun - murdered by a reversing SUV)
2007 BMW E91 325i touring (slower smoother quieter)
Re: brakes grinding
Take the pads out, file a chamfer on the edge of the pads and get some 80 grade production paper on the surface of the pad to clean it.
Re: brakes grinding
Jack each side up in turn and figure out which wheel is grinding. Take the wheel off and see what's causing it. If it's rear, you could be in for backplate-related pain.
<steve_earwig> I think this forum is more about keeping our cars going with minimal outlay than giving our cars more reason to go bang
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Gary406
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Re: brakes grinding
my model has drums at rear...
jasper no time to do that mate will leave them and hope they stop
jasper no time to do that mate will leave them and hope they stop
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Re: brakes grinding
thanks guys will give that a go jasper when we have a rain free day...
seems to be both sides front. they seem to have cleared better but still doing it every so often...
seems to be both sides front. they seem to have cleared better but still doing it every so often...
2004 (04) Volkswagen Bora 1.9 TDi (100)