| Author | Message | ||
     R. B. Bailey (Rover50987) Senior Member Username: Rover50987 Post Number: 477 Registered: 07-2002 |
For a long time there has been a slight pulsing in my brakes when stopping and moving from 20-0 mph. Lately, however, when going down a hill or using the brakes for a while then stopping, the pulsing is very pronounced. I am assuming this is a warped disc since my pads look like they are still thick enough. Any way to figure it out? Any way to figure out which disc is warped, so I can know to replace the fronts or rears? Second, I think I must have got some grease or dirt on the discs while changing out my springs because now there is a metalic low-key squeek from the brake(s) when moving. I can only hear it when I have the windows open and when I am close enough to something that will reflect the noise, and when I am slow enough that the other sounds don't drown it out. So it is not loud or really annoying, but it is there now, and was not before. Can I use just normal brake parts cleaner and or compressed air? Techniques? Things to do or not to do? Thanks | ||
| Garrett (Rover7592) Member Username: Rover7592 Post Number: 78 Registered: 03-2003 |
Bailey, I am experiencing the same exact thing. When/If you ever find out LET ME KNOW!!!!! My pulsing has got to a maximum and is horrible now, and the squek can only be heard if i roll the windows down i can hear it just before i stop, worse sometime more than others. Let me know if you find out. [email protected] -Garrett | ||
| R. B. Bailey (Rover50987) Senior Member Username: Rover50987 Post Number: 480 Registered: 07-2002 |
Anyone? Common, just one question then, answer just one and leave the other for someone else... http://landrover.mrbaileyshistory.net | ||
| J E Robison Service Co (Robisonservice) Member Username: Robisonservice Post Number: 62 Registered: 10-2002 |
To identify the problem you clamp a dial indicator to the brake caliper and measure the out-of-true on the rotor as you turn it. You can feel any amount more than .003 inch. You'll probably find .020-.030 on the really bad ones John www.robisonservice.com | ||
| Chad Mayes (Cmayes) New Member Username: Cmayes Post Number: 3 Registered: 04-2003 |
Yeah, sounds like a warped Rotor. Chances are the constant squeek you are hearing is the warped rotor coming in contact with the caliper/pad as your wheel makes a revolution. John's comment should do the trick. If your rotors have never been turned and they're not too bad you might try that. Although having the rotors turned (re-surfaced) makes them thinner and more prone to warping. If you've got the cash I'd replace the problem rotors. Also while you�re into the brakes check your calipers to make sure one or more isn't sticking. This could be part of the cause of your warped rotor. A stuck caliper will heat up the rotor and cause warpage. Hope this helps, Chad. |
