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The rear brakes are disc from what i can see… so your saying there is a brake shoe inside the drum that im not seeing?
Today I parked the car on an incline and put the parking brake on, then forgot to take it off and drove home… I didn’t hear any screeching, does this mean the parking brake is broken or needs adjusting OR it automatically disengages when you turn on the car?? I know my 96 corolla would screech and wont move, unless you give it gas… but this car actually rolls when in drive as if the parking brakes wasn’t even up…
I saw the video of using a screw driver to find the noise… but I don’t want to test it out (scared)… I tried to find an exhaust leak but there are shields on everything so I gave up… I’m beginning to think its just the muffler sound even, but it goes away when your driving so I don’t know.
I saw some youtube videos with a paste/compound they use to take light scratches out… the scratches on the windshield are light you can’t even feel it with your nails but highly visible.
I’ll update when I fix it or have it replaced.
Today I had the 2 front struts replace with KYB Excel-G and the two drive belts replaced @ Nobie’s Auto Repair in Brooklyn, NY. Service was great and fast at a good price; the mechanic is very knowledgeable and answered all my questions. There was a loose heat shield that was loose(making the rattling/scratching noise). All of the pulleys and tensioners were said to be in good condition.
I still hear the noise inside the car, but wasn’t able to check for any exhaust leaks (I saw that the pipes are rusted though), I’ll see if I can test it at home somehow.
The front wind screen is totally scratched up. I might try to “buff” it out if that is even possible, else need a new front wind screen.
The car rides great though, just that noise you hear inside the car in the first video. Way better than my 1996 Toyota Corolla lol which runs good except for the engine vibration at red lights 😛
Thanks for all the help. I will check the exhaust 🙂 when possible.
Ok thanks, I have to carry the car for inspection, so I’ll see what the mechanic has to say in regards to the noises. The more information I can get will only help me. Thank you for your help.
Ok that didn’t make my choice any easier… The only reason I considering OEM is because I bought some Autozone links for another car and struts and they get worn out rather fast but they have lifetime warranty… annoying to keep swapping parts… If I get time tomorrow I might remove the belt and check it out… It’s not really visible in that video but to me it seems like the crankshaft pulley has some wobble or is warped…
I noticed the passenger side strut is leaking(stabilizer link needs to be change to)… should I buy dealer parts or autozone/advanced auto/arch auto parts parts? The dealer parts are 3times more also they have “supersede” parts which are updated. If I were to buy from the dealer which should i get original or supersede?
While driving, once the car gets over ~1500rpm the noise is not noticeable, in addition when you stop and drive off you here like a scratching noise which also goes away at 1500rpm(the noise is kinda like when your car is already on and you turn the key again to start it (scratching)); not sure if its bearing related noise. Other than the front stabilizer link needing change the car runs great. Hopefully this information will help you to help me out a little better. I will try to get a videos with the noise when it’s being driven. Cold start idle is like 1000rpm hot idle 500rpm.