Why does my car make a scraping noise when I press the brakes?
When brakes are making a scraping sound, it could indicate that a foreign body has gotten lodged between the pad and the rotor. In this case, the object needs to be removed. Similarly, squeaky brakes could simply mean they need some brake pad lube.
Why do I hear a noise when I brake?
Its role is to indicate the condition of the brake pads. If you hear a horrible high-pitched squealing or hissing noise from your tires when you hit the brakes, this is probably because the brake pad wear indicator is rubbing against the rotor to alert you.
Why does my Toyota Corolla make a noise when braking?
I have a Toyota Corolla with 78K miles and when braking, a squealing noise came from the back when braking at low speeds. So I figured it was worn brake shoes, I took it to the mechanic but he said both the front and back brakes are good.
Why does my car make a noise when I’m not applying the brakes?
If you hear this type of noise when you’re not applying the brakes, have a mechanic do a brake inspection just to be on the safe side. The wear indicator may be warning you that your brake pads are getting low and need to be replaced soon.
Why does my car squeak when I take my foot off the brake?
The noise when taking your foot off the brake may be normal because all parts are new, the squeak noise is most likely caused by the aftermarket brake pads, ( I assume all parts are aftermarket ). Depending on the quality of the pads and the type of brake pad material will determine how quiet they will be.
Why are my cold drum brakes making a squealing noise?
Then check your drums for a “rust ridge”. The new shoes may be rubbing that ridge since they have more material on them than the ones you had removed. The squealing noise is common for cold drum brakes, especially if they are damp and is not usually indicative of wear.