Diagnosing Help Please
Submitted: Saturday, Feb 12, 2011 at 12:14
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My 100 Series LC has been sitting for awhile due to a lot of work travel and has developed a concerning noise. It is a constant low pitch metal on metal squeal which continues as I drive along at any speed. If I turn left ibrakes it continues if I turn right the noise disappears until I am heading straight again.
I also had to tow the van the other day and under heavy braking I received 2 clear and distinct heavy clunks from the right wheel. The rotors have done 215K and the last 18k have been towing. I have viewed the rotors they seem ok but I know they have been machined once. I was going to replace rotors and brakes. Thoughts?
Many Thanks
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Reply By: Member - Graham H (QLD) - Saturday, Feb 12, 2011 at 12:41
Saturday, Feb 12, 2011 at 12:41
Probably the tell tales telling you the pads are shot.
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Follow Up By: Member - Graham H (QLD) - Saturday, Feb 12, 2011 at 12:45
Saturday, Feb 12, 2011 at 12:45
To clarify further they have little tits that rub on the rotors when the pads are worn down
They squeak and let you know to put hand in pocket LOL
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Follow Up By: Member - Christopher P (NSW) - Saturday, Feb 12, 2011 at 22:09
Saturday, Feb 12, 2011 at 22:09
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squelly brakes equals pads, i did have a worn pad indicator brake on me, ended up throwing it out. because you can't get them generally.
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Follow Up By: Member - Graham H (QLD) - Saturday, Feb 12, 2011 at 22:16
Saturday, Feb 12, 2011 at 22:16
Or stones trapped on the calipers.
Change the pads earlier save the tits LOL
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