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79 messages, Last post on Aug 28, 2009 at 1:25 PM
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I purchased a used 2005 Madza3 in December and I now have a loud squeaking sound originating from somewhere near the rear wheels when I drive. As I drive faster the sound is faster and when I brake there is a sound of metal crunching metal. As the car slows the scrapping sound also slows until I am stopped and there is no sound at all. I took it to my brake mechanic and he said the brakes were fine. I don't know what this could be. Anyone have this problem before?
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Replying to: andrew26 (May 14, 2007 2:45 pm) |
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Replying to: andrew26 (May 14, 2007 2:45 pm) |
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Replying to: stallionre (May 14, 2007 8:18 pm)
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Replying to: andrew26 (May 14, 2007 9:40 pm) |
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BACKGROUND: Got a mazda3i w/ around 49,000 miles. Had new pads put on in Oct. 2006. Rotors resurfaced about 2 weeks ago. PROBLEM: About a month ago (before rotors resurfaced and after new pads) a small squeaking noise began in my rear left wheel. Its an intermittent squeak which gets faster and louder the quicker I go. When I brake the noise disappears. To me this rules out a bearing problem (bearing failure is more of a grinding noise also, isn’t it?). My mechanic thought it might be an out of place shim, or some other type of interference. I plan on taking off the wheel to see if there is anything obvious. I am confused b/c if it was the bearing then the noise shouldn’t stop when I apply the brakes, right? Also I just got new pads about 8,000 miles ago, and there is still plenty of pad left, and the resurfacing occurred after the noise popped up. So, the noise didn’t appear directly after any brake work. The only conclusion that I can make w/ my little knowledge is that something perhaps wasn’t installed quite right when the pads were done and now the interference is causing the noise. Anyway its annoying the hell out of me, so if there is anyone out there who has any clues, I would greatly appreciate the help. Thanks. |
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Replying to: stallionre (May 14, 2007 8:18 pm) I'm confused. I thought that andrew26 was reporting a noise coming from the REAR wheels.......not the fronts.
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Replying to: rorr (Jun 01, 2007 7:55 am) I went and had it looked at an was told it was not a bearing issue but rather a rotor issue. The mechanic told me that machining the rotors would solve the problem. I am very skeptical though because another mechanic didn't see any problem with the rotors when he looked at the car. ayoda5- You sound like you are having the same problem I am having. Theres a high pitched sqweal that gets faster as you drive faster. When I hit the brakes you get the crunching sound associated with a wharped rotor though as well.
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Replying to: andrew26 (Jun 01, 2007 3:54 pm) Warped rotors sounds reasonable. What did the other mechanic suggest was the problem? Your car is relatively new, so you may want to complain to the dealer about premature brake wear and see what they say. |
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