Brake problem
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Brake problem
My post on DanTheMan's thread didn't seem to be getting any attention, so I thought I'd start my own.......
I've just started noticing a bit of a 'groan' from the back brakes when pulling away slowly. I haven't noticed it from a cold start, but couldn't swear that it doesn't do it.
I don't think performance is down, the car rolls freely and MPG is still ok, but I presume this isn't good news all the same - is this the first sign of a siezed caliper?.....
I've just started noticing a bit of a 'groan' from the back brakes when pulling away slowly. I haven't noticed it from a cold start, but couldn't swear that it doesn't do it.
I don't think performance is down, the car rolls freely and MPG is still ok, but I presume this isn't good news all the same - is this the first sign of a siezed caliper?.....
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Yes would guess your calipers are starting to sieze slightly.
Try a bit of heavy footed breaking and bang the hand brake on and off a good few times and see if that helps at all.
Might just need a good bit of use.
Try a bit of heavy footed breaking and bang the hand brake on and off a good few times and see if that helps at all.
Might just need a good bit of use.
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Could it be damp pads sticking to the discs overnight?
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Is it just when you move off?
If not if could be the spring mounts that hold the pads have broken/failed/missing.
If so it sounds like your caliper/s are seizing..get a brake test and you will soon find out.
If not if could be the spring mounts that hold the pads have broken/failed/missing.
If so it sounds like your caliper/s are seizing..get a brake test and you will soon find out.
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Thanks all.
The noise is, to my ear at least, typical of a brake 'rubbing' and yes, it's only when I pull off slowly, i.e. monouvering through a car park etc.
I've only really noticed it when the car is warm, when, presumably, parts have expanded. I wondered if there was a history of brakes being a bit sensetive, other than the siezed caliper issue?
I'll get it to the garage for a check ASAP anyway, but it's always nice to have some advice before you go. I was going to book a slot at TGM for a geo set up - anyone know if they do this sort of stuff too?
Cheers,......
The noise is, to my ear at least, typical of a brake 'rubbing' and yes, it's only when I pull off slowly, i.e. monouvering through a car park etc.
I've only really noticed it when the car is warm, when, presumably, parts have expanded. I wondered if there was a history of brakes being a bit sensetive, other than the siezed caliper issue?
I'll get it to the garage for a check ASAP anyway, but it's always nice to have some advice before you go. I was going to book a slot at TGM for a geo set up - anyone know if they do this sort of stuff too?
Cheers,......
#10
Pretty sure they will have a quick look for you.
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