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I've just driven home on icey/snowey roads with quite a lot of slush and fog, as a result the maximum speed i could do was only 20 mph max, i noticed when i got towards home when i braked or turned right i heard a strange grinding noise, i know this could be bearing or brake wear but was wondering if it was just possible it could be a build up of ice/slush that's got into the brakes is that possible?
I've just driven home on icey/snowey roads with quite a lot of slush and fog, as a result the maximum speed i could do was only 20 mph max, i noticed when i got towards home when i braked or turned right i heard a strange grinding noise, i know this could be bearing or brake wear but was wondering if it was just possible it could be a build up of ice/slush that's got into the brakes is that possible?
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Very possible. When was your last MOT and whn was the last time your brakes were replaced?
MOT was last april, they replaced the whole front suspension and cv joints etc, aswell as brake pipes.
Try to get rid of as much snow and ice as you can from around the area and take it for a drive round the block to see if the noise still occurs. Could be a variety of things causing the noise. Can I ask a few questions? What car do you drive, how old is it, and how many miles have you done?
Cheers,
Nick
when i got out i did notice a large build up of ice around the wheel, i did go for a drive round the block three or four times and it didnt get worse, it's a 206 x reg, done about 90,000 miles, the brakes where replaced no more than two years ago, and had new front tyres at the same time as the mot in april.
Having it checked at a quck fit type place wouldn't be a bad idea tho'
ahhhh never thought of that, cheeers.
Just not Kwik Fit themselves, otherwise you'll come out with 4 new tyres, a new exhaust, and a complete new braking system.
to the exact same thing again driving slower and see if it happens again.
I just assumed it was some grit that had got into the brakes.
It could be absolutely nothing or worn out pads, nobody knows until the wheels are removed.
Thankfully, when i got to my car this morning i cleared all the sludge etc from the wheel arch, set off and after about 10 mins of being able to drive at normal speed on a clear road the noise stopped, it only came back tonight when again i was on a sludgey icey road.
this is the most likely answer i had that today as well, was driving about and hearing grinding noise, stopped for a look and sure enough, massive chunks of ice in the wheel arches knocked it out and nothing since ... all good
at least i know the ABS works.
This is true
its your brake pads are touching the metal disc, what you want to do is go to your local spare parts place Halfords etc and get new pads and discs, these will be around £40.00 then take the parts to a back street garage ie a part worn tyre place, they will charge you around £30.00 to fit takes around one hour and a half
Dont go to Kwik Fit they will charge you around £199.00, I know just had mine done a couple of weeks ago, they will only fit their own parts, I already had the bits so said are you charging me £160 notes to fit them then slammed the phone down lol
If you can feel the vibration through the brake pedal - then it's probably ABS
No pedal vibration, and most prevalent while steering - then it's probably snow/ice buildup in the wheel-arch
mine has made that noise a few times recently, i know my front brakes are fine, they were checked before my mot (which was last week)
How are you so sure? Most likely it is the ABS or ice build up. Idiotic to go out and buy new discs and pads before getting it checked out if it continues. Hope you didn't waste your money because you assumed the brakes were worn out but it was only the ABS was making a noise.
^This