The Brakes Emit a Scraping Noise
Cause | Correction |
|---|---|
Loose front suspension parts | Locate and tighten/repair/replace the loose front suspension components. |
Worn out brake linings | Replace the brake linings. |
Uneven brake lining material | Replace the brake linings. |
Contaminated brake linings | Replace the brake linings. |
Linings damaged by abusive use | Replace the brake linings. |
Loose front and/or rear brake assembly attachment | Locate and tighten the loose brake components. |
The Brakes Squeak During a Stop
Causes | Correction |
|---|---|
Loose front suspension parts | Locate and tighten/repair/replace the loose front suspension components. |
Worn out brake linings | Replace the brake linings. |
Uneven brake lining materials | Replace the brake linings. |
Contaminated brake linings | Replace the brake linings. |
Linings damaged by abusive use | Replace the brake linings. |
The Brakes Emit a Chatter Noise
Causes | Correction |
|---|---|
Scored rotor | Recondition the rotor surface or replace the rotor. |
Improper thickness variation in the rotor | Repair/replace the rotor. |
Out-of-balance tire/wheel assembly(ies) | Locate and fix out-of-balance tire/wheel assembly(ies). |
Excessive rotor lateral run-out | Repair/replace the rotor. |
Front and/or rear brake assembly attachment loose | Locate and tighten the loose brake components. |
Loose front suspension parts | Locate and tighten/repair/replace the loose front suspension components. |
Incorrect wheel nut torque | Torque wheel nuts to specification. |
Poor drum surface finish | Recondition the drum surface or replace the drum. |
