Just had the front brakes changed yesterday, along with an alignment and when I drive a shearing/screeching sound from the tires.
Just had the front brakes changed yesterday, along with an alignment and when I drive a shearing/screeching sound from the tires. Is it the bearings?
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It sounds like something may have gone wrong with the brakes. I would recommend having the brakes rechecked to make sure that nothing is rubbing the rotors such as the dust shield or the caliper bracket. If you did the brakes, retrace your steps, and make sure that everything is installed correctly and that nothing is rubbing. If you had the brakes done by someone else, I would recommend asking them to take another look at the vehicle to determine if the noise you are hearing is related to the recent brake job. If you would like to have this looked at by someone else, a certified mechanic from YourMechanic can come to your car’s location to diagnose the noise and assist you with the proper correction.
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Wheel alignment can also be a plausible reason why your brakes are shaking and squeaking. If the wheels are not properly aligned your suspension and tires will eventually become especially vulnerable to damage.
As mentioned, new pads are typically abrasive and are sometimes coated with protective elements that can cause noise. After some wear, sometimes referred to as a “bedding process,” that brake pad squeak will go away.
The most common causes of brake squealing are worn brake pads, dust or debris between the pads and rotors, overnight moisture, your personal braking style, metallic brake pads, and lack of lubrication on drum brakes.
If your tires are low, the sidewalls flex too much and cannot generate enough traction to turn the car smoothly. Instead, the rubber will slide sideways more, causing a squeal. (Keeping tires filled at the proper pressure will also extend their tread life.)
No. Generally, any noise from misalignment is caused by abnormal tire wear. If tires are the source of road noise, an alignment correction may be needed. However, this won`t solve the noise problem.
If your vehicle is making strange noises, it signifies that the car may have problems like suspension, loose parts, or bad wheel alignment. Squeaking, squealing, creaking, or knocking sounds from under the car, it is bad wheel alignment.
Brake grinding can occur for various reasons, such as worn-out brake pads, faulty wheel bearings, rusted or contorted brake rotor, low-quality brake pads, lack of lubrication, and debris lodged in the brake caliper.
It is quite common for new rotors or brake pads to squeak within the first few days before they`re completely broken in. If it has been more than a few days and the squeaking still hasn`t stopped, you should have your brakes looked at by a professional.
Often, you`ll just have to clean the rotor surface and brake pad. A squealing/squeaking noise is caused by rust formation, usually due to water on the rotors. If moisture collects on the rotors surface, a thin layer of rust is formed.
As mentioned above, ceramic or metallic pads or moisture can cause pads to squeak. This type of squeaking is usually harmless, says Popular Mechanics. But new brake pads can also squeak because of a foreign object, explains Bockman`s Auto Care. Twigs, pinecones or rocks may get stuck between the brake pad and rotor.
Uneven wear is a leading cause of tire noises because contact between the road and uneven tires isn`t uniform. The unbalanced tread depths cause tires to emit loud noises while driving. Usually, you`ll hear sounds caused by uneven wear coming from one tire. Alignment issues can also cause tire noises.
Annoying roaring or “helicopter” noises coming from the wheels are signs that your wheel bearings need replacing. The noises generally get louder at higher speeds and when the bearings are under strain while going around curves.
A wiggling or wobbling steering wheel may be the cause of vibration problems. This could also indicate a greater issue of bad wheel alignment. That means that one or more of your wheels may not be spinning properly.
The classic sounds of a bad wheel bearing are cyclic chirping, squealing and/or growling noise. You can also tell that the sound is related to wheel bearings if it changes in proportion to vehicle speed. The sound can get worse with every turn, or it can disappear momentarily.
A. Yes, it can! If done improperly, a bad wheel alignment can cause vibrations when braking as the tires aren`t inline with one another. This will cause the car to not only be unstable but also wear out unevenly.
Vehicles that are out of alignment also produce a brake shudder when engaging the brake pedal. Poor wheel alignment can cause premature tire wear and damage to vital suspension components.
A. Yes, it can! If done improperly, a bad wheel alignment can cause vibrations when braking as the tires aren`t inline with one another. This will cause the car to not only be unstable but also wear out unevenly.
The only noise a bad bearing and bad brakes have in common is grinding. The timing of the noise is another big clue. If the noise occurs only when braking, the issue is obviously bad brakes. If the noise shows up after about 30 mph, chances are it`s a bad wheel bearing.
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Just had the front brakes changed yesterday, along with an alignment and when I drive a shearing/screeching sound from the tires.
ANSWER : It sounds like something may have gone wrong with the brakes. I would recommend having the brakes rechecked to make sure that nothing is rubbing the rotors such as the dust shield or the caliper bracket. If you did the brakes, retrace your steps, and make sure that everything is installed correctly and that nothing is rubbing. If you had the brakes done by someone else, I would recommend asking them to take another look at the vehicle to determine if the noise you are hearing is related to the recent brake job. If you would like to have this looked at by someone else, a certified mechanic from YourMechanic can come to your car’s location to diagnose the noise and assist you with the proper correction.
Can front wheel drive car engine power rear wheel drive
ANSWER : Anything is possible with enough engineering. The changes you are looking at would take major structural changes and would definitely not be an easy job. You could possibly consult a manufacturing engineer to get more details on how this could actually be carried out and whether it would be feasible.
Sudden play & random tugging in steering wheel. Hear clicking from steering wheel & front left tire both while driving straight.
ANSWER : Hello, thank you for writing in. Checking the brakes was a great place to start. At this point the first thing we need to find out is if symptoms happen always, or only when driving over bumpy roads. If you feel it only when going over bumps, you want to check the suspension. If the suspension is not up to par on the vehicle, you will feel and fight those forces in the steering wheel. You can perform a bounce test, and do a visual inspection to see if the suspension shows any signs of leakage or damage. This would include the ball joints. If the suspension seems to be okay, you want to turn your attention to the rack and pinion. For more help with diagnostics and resolving the issue, contact our service department.
New front tires and aligned, but tires are different sizes
ANSWER : I would have the tire size double checked as a 60 series tire will generally be taller if the profile number does not change. The tire light is probably due to a failed tire monitoring system initialization which should have been carried out after the tires were replaced. You may want to have the dealership check out this issue as they were the last ones to work on it. They should be able to provide an explanation on the tire size change and properly initialize the tire pressure monitoring system.
Brake sensor is to sensitive causing brakes to flicker while driving. 2005 Mercury Montego
ANSWER : Hi there – your brake light switch needs a minor adjustment. It is adjusted too "tight" or close to the brake pedal lever, or possibly has failed. Adjusting/replacing it will eliminate this flickering problem. I recommend a brake light isn’t working inspection performed by a mobile, professional mechanic, such as one from YourMechanic, who will come to your location, diagnose this problem, and give you an accurate assessment of damage and cost estimate for repairs.
Low brake pedal and anti-lock brakes are not kicking in.
ANSWER : The brake pedal is working to stop the vehicle, but there may be air in the controller unit causing the ABS brakes to not function. I recommend bleeding the brake system from the farthest location from the master cylinder to the master cylinder including the ABS unit. If the brakes are still spongy after a full bleed, then the controller will need to be replaced. If you need further assistance with your brake pedal being spongy, then seek out a professional, such as one from Your Mechanic, to help you.
I own a 2000 f150 lariat 4 x4. 5.4 l. Started getting a loud grinding noise front passager brakes. Replaced brakes and wheel
ANSWER : Hi there. While using junkyard or used parts (especially brake or suspension parts) is highly discouraged and can cause major damage, it is unlikely that they caused the aluminum wheel to split in half. In most cases, this is caused by hitting a pothole or other obstruction in the road. A glancing blow against a blunt object like a curb can also cause this type of damage. However, if the brakes came apart or a brake component broke, it could in theory cause the same damage. My advice to you is to not drive the vehicle further until you’ve replaced the brakes and wheels with new components for safety.
Constant inside tread wear front tires
ANSWER : Unfortunately, many sports cars will experience some inner edge wear on the front and sometimes back tires as well. This means that the vehicle has positive camber designed into the suspension. When a vehicle has positive camber designed into the suspension, this will enable the vehicle to take corners better and will provide some more stability during harsh manuvers. If you are very concerned with the tire wear, I would recommend having your vehicle aligned out of specification to make the wheels more towards the zero mark on the front camber. This may however affect the way the vehicle handles and is not recommended under normal circumstances.
