mid frequency brake noise

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Bucky, Oct 29, 2007.

  1. Bucky

    Bucky Guest

    Sometimes I get a mid frequency brake noise when braking. It's not a
    high pitched squeal, it sounds like a french horn. Seems to happen
    usually at very slow speeds, when I'm braking lightly. I don't think
    it's rust on the pads, because this can happen even after I've been
    driving for a while. Anyone know what the cause is?
     
    Bucky, Oct 29, 2007
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  2. Bucky

    Tegger Guest


    Is the noise from the front or the rear?

    How old are the pads/shoes?

    When were the brakes last serviced?

    Are the pads/shoes aftermarket?

    What make, model, year and engine?
     
    Tegger, Oct 29, 2007
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  3. Bucky

    Bucky Guest

    front (can't tell left/right though)
    original everything. I'm at 80k miles. (yeah I'm a light braker, stop
    laughing). I probably first heard the noise around 70k miles. I had
    the car serviced at 70k, and the mechanic said there was ample pad
    left.
    2001 Civic LX 4dr, 1.7L 4cyl
     
    Bucky, Oct 29, 2007
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  4. Bucky

    Tegger Guest


    Try some harder braking once in a while. Might just be a bit of rust
    buildup.
     
    Tegger, Oct 29, 2007
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