Andypr

Hi thanks for the warm welcome,i just need a bit of help with a problem,i've asked on the TOC forum but couldn't find an answer so i'm calling on you guys,when i put on turn the steering on full lock or even go round corners i hear a metallic noise from front discs on each revolution of the wheels,this goes when the wheels are straight.A few of my mates at work have the same problem with their cars(03 fiesta,01clio,51pug307).Cheers lads.

pete_miller50

does that not just mean you need some new pads??

Andypr

My cars 3 years old in june with 12000 miles on,does not make the noise when driving forward,i think it could be coming from the metal cover plate that keeps the crap off the front discs.

sarasquares

iTrader: (1)

i dont suppose its the arches rubbing on the tyres is it?

cookstar

iTrader: (6)

Sounds like a wear indicator on the pads to me.

Maz

iTrader: (34)

I think you have hit the nail on the head, a simple reworking of the said cover plate to ensure that it clears the disk is all that should be needed.

Maz

iTrader: (34)

It's only doing it when some lock is applied not when he is braking.

cookstar

iTrader: (6)

My wear indicators annoyed the **** out of me, braking ot not.

Andypr

The tyre have plenty of clearance 16/195/45,no noise when braking,its p***ing me off because the car is spot on but as soon as i turn the wheel its there to hear,i feel people are turning round and say what the hell is that noise!

sarasquares

iTrader: (1)

surely it cant be that bad, have you had a look?

cookstar

iTrader: (6)

CV joint?

Wheel bearing?

sarasquares

iTrader: (1)

crisp packet?

cookstar

iTrader: (6)

I didnt want to mention the obvious

ALi-B

iTrader: (1)

Possibly a very slight amount of play in the wheelbearing which allows the brake disc to touch the cover plate, or allows the pads to touch the disc at odd angles, and thus squeel.

sarasquares

iTrader: (1)

i had a twig caught under my car for about a week, 3 garages missed it. i thought my wheel was going to fall off

cookstar

iTrader: (6)

Must have been some twig

sarasquares

iTrader: (1)

it was a medium sized one

cookstar

iTrader: (6)

Did you keep it

ALi-B

iTrader: (1)

Oooh I forgot about that.

My brakes went for a while with intermittent squeeling.
Found one of the lead balance weights on the wheel had fell off and lodged between the caliper and brake disc cover.

I also lost another wheel weight that ended up sitting in the spring retaining plate on the rear shock absorber.

Andypr

Crisp Packet your having a laugh love!i'm going to have a look at it this weekend ,do you think speedbumps could be to blame,i try to keep off them if i can.

cookstar

iTrader: (6)

That was the idea

sarasquares

iTrader: (1)

crisp packet or a twig got to be one or the other

cookstar

iTrader: (6)

you are forgetting the coke can, a good possibility

sarasquares

iTrader: (1)

ive had a carrier bag stuck to my exhaust before, that wasnt much fun

RedScoob

wheel weights on the inside catching on the caliper?

mike2.5subaru

check the pads, the anti squeel pad (the bit the pistons push against) could be u/s. while the pads are out check that the pistons are free, clean the brake disc of any rust on the outer rim, apply a small amount of copperslip to where the piston touches the pad. If your not competant at this type of work pay someone who is, it should'nt cost more than one hours labour but will cost you if you do it wrong!

Andypr

Got problem sorted it was the plate that covers the back of the front discs which keeps all the muck off the discs,the plate bends back inwards at the bottom to give the steering arm more room,it was touching it at the bottom of the disc.so we you were right Einstein ra.Just got under it and pulled it away from the disc.I still think the speedbumps are to blame!Many thanks to all who replyed.

Maz

iTrader: (34)

Glad it's all sorted Andy, sometimes it's little things which cause inexplicable amounts of woe!

Maz