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wheel screech

  • 09-02-2011 6:35pm
    #1
    Richard tea
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,597 ✭✭✭


    Hello all,

    About one week ago I noticed a screech sound coming from my back left wheel area. Its not a constant screech but I have noticed it getting worse. I know I should have had it looked at the asap but I only took a look today:o

    The steel wheel was actually hot, hot enough that I could feel the heat coming from it with my hand & couldnt touch it for more than a second.

    Any ideas whats up with it:confused:


Comments

  • #2
    jimmyw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,382 ✭✭✭jimmyw


    I'd say your brakes are binding on that side, or possibly the wheel bearing might be seized.


  • #3
    Technoprisoner
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,314 ✭✭✭Technoprisoner


    get it looked at before you are driving down the road with only 3 wheels!!!


  • #4
    taintabird
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 347 ✭✭taintabird


    Richard tea wrote: »
    Hello all,

    About one week ago I noticed a screech sound coming from my back left wheel area. Its not a constant screech but I have noticed it getting worse. I know I should have had it looked at the asap but I only took a look today:o

    The steel wheel was actually hot, hot enough that I could feel the heat coming from it with my hand & couldnt touch it for more than a second.

    Any ideas whats up with it:confused:

    Loose wheel maybe might be worth checking your wheel is tight


  • #5
    Richard tea
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,597 ✭✭✭Richard tea


    Thanks Lads, I have checked the nuts and all are on tight. I think there is a good chance that the pads and discs are due a change. Could a worn pad or dics cause this screech sound. Just to clarify, the screech sound happens when im not braking. A mech did advise me to get my front right disc replaced soon.


  • #6
    jimmyw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,382 ✭✭✭jimmyw


    If the pads are worn down too far, then yes they will screech on the disc and ruin it if left to go on like that.


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  • #7
    Richard tea
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,597 ✭✭✭Richard tea


    jimmyw wrote: »
    If the pads are worn down too far, then yes they will screech on the disc and ruin it if left to go on like that.


    When replacing disc's, can you just replace 1 or 2 of them if need be or must you replace all 4 at the same time?


  • #8
    Ardennes1944
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,238 ✭✭✭Ardennes1944


    Richard tea wrote: »
    When replacing disc's, can you just replace 1 or 2 of them if need be or must you replace all 4 at the same time?

    replace either two front or two rear or all


  • #9
    Richard tea
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,597 ✭✭✭Richard tea


    Deutschlandfürimmer7 wrote: »
    replace either two front or two rear or all

    Ok, ill just have to bite the bullet and buy all 4:( Best in the long run I suppose.


  • #10
    JAMM222
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 738 ✭✭✭JAMM222


    Richard tea wrote: »
    Ok, ill just have to bite the bullet and buy all 4:( Best in the long run I suppose.
    its definately the brakes, i find its best to buy the discs and pads online and then get a mechanic to fit them, i got my front ones done for €40 labour


  • #11
    Richard tea
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,597 ✭✭✭Richard tea


    JAMM222 wrote: »
    its definately the brakes, i find its best to buy the discs and pads online and then get a mechanic to fit them, i got my front ones done for €40 labour


    Thats what im thinking with these http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/407-Front-Rear-Brake-Discs-and-Pads-1-6-1-8-2-0-/370482435293?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item56427954dd

    But the 407owners site has a great guide so I might chance it myself


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