Whistling sound when pressing brakes
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Topic: Whistling sound when pressing brakes
Posted By: InfernoFiero
Subject: Whistling sound when pressing brakes
Date Posted: 28 September 2013 at 12:41am
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Hello, I drove my Fiero today for the first after months being parked, and everything checked out to be fine while driving -- knock on wood -- but naturally I discovered a whole new peculiar issue -- and this time it is regarding the breaks. Firstly, the brake pedal isn't firm -- I have to press hard on it to stop -- but I don't understand why this might be so on the account of the fact that my brake fluids still remains at max level. Secondly, whenever I press on my breaks, even as lightly as possible, an audible whistling sound can be heard at my front passenger side -- presumably by the wheel. I googled what could be causing this sound, and apparently the issue may range anywhere from the accumulation of brake dust to the warning tabs on the brakes being reached to even rotor/caliper problems. Last year, I had replaced my two front calipers and breaks, but the breaks were the Nascar brand (the very cheap ones but it hasn't even been 10'000 kms since replacement...  ). Do warning tabs on breaks make a whistling sound like a boiling kettle? Thanks! |
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Posted By: InfernoFiero
Date Posted: 28 September 2013 at 12:42pm
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The whistling sound did not occur today, but I still took advantage of the free inspection by Budget Brake and Muffler. The problem happened to be the rotor rust and rust dust -- all my rotors have a bit of rust. One of the mechanics suggested to replace all my rotors, but the other was nice enough to inform me that the rotor rust will go clear on it's own. |
Posted By: Bassman
Date Posted: 29 September 2013 at 10:42am
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I was going to reply that could be the problem as I store my car and try to get over to the storage and get the car moving even if just around the block:) ------------- Brian (Bassman) 86 GT Fastback 3.2L 2013 Mazda3 Sport GS SkyActive [IMG]http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u243/Bassman68/BassmanSignature.png"> |
Posted By: Patrick
Date Posted: 29 September 2013 at 12:15pm
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Nice. Guys like this are the reason why I don't trust shops. |
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