Why are my front brakes grinding when I stop?
If you hear your brakes grinding when stopping or slowing down, then your brake pads, or lack thereof, are to blame. The best way to fix this issue is to have your brake pads replaced immediately, but at this point, you may also need to replace the discs or rotors.
Why do I hear a scraping noise when I brake?
Grinding noises appear when the brake friction material or brake linings have worn away and the steel brake rotor is rubbing against the metal brake pad backing. This causes metal-to-metal contact when the brakes are applied, creating a grinding noise.
Why does my Toyota Corolla drift to the side?
Specifically, some people say that the steering wheel will “drift” to the side without driver input, essentially causing the car to steer itself. According to reports this happens at speeds over 60 mph. While it’s possible that the electric steering system is overly sensitive, these exact same symptoms would describe a wheel alignment issue.
Why are my Toyota Corolla airbags not working?
Airbag Control Module Failure (2003-2004 Models Only): Many 2003-2004 Corolla owners have had their front and/or side airbags deploy unexpectedly. This is because the integrated circuits in their Corollas short circuited from excessive noise, causing the airbag control module to fail and the airbags to deploy randomly.
Are there any problems with the Toyota Corolla?
This may lead to harsh transmission shifting, the engine stalling, or the engine failing to start. To address this, Toyota issued a safety recall in late 2010 to replace the ECM at no cost to the owner. Overly Sensitive Electric Power Steering System (possible): See 2012-2015 Corolla – Common Problems.
What causes engine to stall on Toyota Corolla?
Cracked Engine Control Module (ECM): The circuit board inside the ECM on some of the Corollas in this generation is prone to cracks. This may lead to harsh transmission shifting, the engine stalling, or the engine failing to start.