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So recently I’ve noticed a sound coming from my front left wheel when I drive. It sounds like rusted metal rubbing. At first I suspected the wheel bearing but the noise amplifies when I step on the brakes.
When it first started a month ago, it was a very quiet “tsk-tsk-tsk” sound. It has gotten worse. I know the brakes on 2nd gen TLs have been known to be junk, so I’m starting to suspect that perhaps the caliper is bound up, or the pad is sticking ever so slightly. Braking feels fine.
The car doesn’t seem down on power or MPG. I haven’t run the car far enough to feel if that rim gets hot.
Possibly relevant information:
A month ago when I was coming home on spring break I was on I-64 and someone came into my lane. I swerved to avoid, over compensated to try and straighten out, and went into one of those tail spins where steering to get out of it only makes it worse.
Thankfully I didn’t hit anything but when it happened I mashed the brake pedal and locked the wheel in both directions twice. It was a few days after that that I noticed the sound. Could this have anything to do with it?
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It’s very unlikely it’s a wheel bearing issue. Those produce a very different noise. More of a low rumbling at speed. That said, it’s probably the brakes or the splash shield. In fact, I write about this issue in both of these articles.
http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/solving-automotive-electrical-problems
http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/solving-brake-problems
Good luck and keep us posted.
Most brake pads have wear indicators. When the brake material on the pad is almost gone this little piece of metal starts rubbing on the rotor making a loud noise. So, you had better check, I think it is time for new pads.
Thanks for the responses.
I’m inclined to believe that there is rust or debris lodged somewhere. I don’t believe it is the wear indicators, because I can hear it as I coast. It is not a squealing. The sound wear indicators make grinding against rotors is pretty distinct.
I need to take the car 165 miles up state on Monday night to get home, so I’ll check it out when I’m there. I’ll keep you all updated.
I have a 2000 Accord and I have the same exact sound. I notice it more after the winter. Most likely it’s just rust on the edge of the rotor scraping against the dust shield like Eric said.
[quote=”Yoyo” post=94176]Thanks for the responses.
I’m inclined to believe that there is rust or debris lodged somewhere. I don’t believe it is the wear indicators, because I can hear it as I coast. It is not a squealing. The sound wear indicators make grinding against rotors is pretty distinct.
I need to take the car 165 miles up state on Monday night to get home, so I’ll check it out when I’m there. I’ll keep you all updated.[/quote]
Brakes are the most important thing on the car for your safety. So, be careful on your drive and do check things out when you get home.
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