CONTENTS
SNAP OR CLICK AT WHEEL
SQUEALING SOUNDCONTENTS
SOUNDS
WHEELS OR BRAKES
WHEN BRAKES ARE
APPLIED
GRINDING SOUND
CONDITION(S)
- WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED
- CAR MAY ALSO DRIFT TO ONE SIDE
- ACCOMPANIED BY BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON
POTENTIAL CAUSE(S)
CHECK THESE FIRST:
1. DISC BRAKE PADS OR DRUM BRAKE LININGS WORN TO RIVETS
Have disc pads or drum linings professionally replaced.
Also have drums or rotors machined or replaced if necessary.2. DRY WHEEL BEARINGS
Have wheel bearings professionally repacked.3. BENT DISC PAD WEAR INDICATOR
Have wear indicator professionally repaired.CHECK THESE NEXT:
4. DRUM BRAKE SHOE INTERFERING WITH BACKING PLATE OR SPLASH SHIELD
Have backing plate or splash shield professionally repaired.5. CALIPER INTERFERING WITH WHEEL OR DISC ROTOR
Have caliper professionally repaired.CHECK THESE LAST:
6. CRACKED BRAKE DRUMS OR DISC ROTORS
Have drums or rotors professionally replaced.7. TIRES INTERFERING WITH CHASSIS OR BODY
Confirm tire size is appropriate for wheel rim width; have tires professionally replaced if necessary.
CONTENTS SNAP OR CLICK AT WHEEL SQUEALING SOUND