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    #1

    Brakes Grinding

    I changed my pads like 3 weeks ago, then just last Thursday I start gettin a bad, intermitent, grinding sound. Speeds up w/ speed, gets less when I press the pedal (so I'm sure its the front) but then bad again when I release. Also when I turn "Right" it gets really bad. I checked the pads, calipers and roters...

    so heres what I am thinking.. slightly warped rotor (very slightly b/c of the intermitency), a caliper that wont release, or ..... any ideas? I'm checking again right now & running to the parts store - Let me know if you have any suggestions!
    Originally posted by Michalob
    I was driving along today and the check engine light came on. I pulled over and looked under the hood. The engine was still there... silly light!
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    #2
    Did you put the bolts back into the caliper during reassembly, and if so did you tighten them up enough? If the caliper shifted and is rubbing against the inside of the rim it'll do just what you're describing.
    Former: 90 Accord EX Coupe, 93 10th Anniversary in Frost White

    1985 Volvo 245 manual [IPD lowering springs, IPD sway bars, OEM Virgo wheels, 1977 quad round headlights, 1978 grill]
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      #3
      Originally posted by ACCORDianate
      Did you put the bolts back into the caliper during reassembly, and if so did you tighten them up enough? If the caliper shifted and is rubbing against the inside of the rim it'll do just what you're describing.
      I did... I have just removed the drivers side caliper (it sounded the worst when I spun the rotors) and the lower bolt has a slight bend to it. It was rockin the ratchet as I was loosening it.

      I'm still leaning towards the caliper not releasing, b/c i have the wheels off (checked inside the rims & no wear or grind marks) and I still get the grind, so maybe not grinding the inside of the rim, but I will keep that in mind. Maybe the caliper shifted on the rotor which would allow for the sudden appearance of the grind. Can I get just the one bolt w/o buying the whole reman caliper? Otherwise I'll be buyin that Friday.
      Originally posted by Michalob
      I was driving along today and the check engine light came on. I pulled over and looked under the hood. The engine was still there... silly light!

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        #4
        Originally posted by 4thGen_Jonny
        Can I get just the one bolt w/o buying the whole reman caliper?
        Your local Honda stealership is your friend on this one. Should be what, $4 at most?
        Former: 90 Accord EX Coupe, 93 10th Anniversary in Frost White

        1985 Volvo 245 manual [IPD lowering springs, IPD sway bars, OEM Virgo wheels, 1977 quad round headlights, 1978 grill]
        2001 Mazda B3000 SE 4x4 extended cab [stock except for CB radio]
        2008 Ford Escape XLT [bone stock]
        2015 Toyota Prius Three with solar roof [rear diffuser, Vision Cross wheels... cheaper than steelies!]

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          #5
          Hope so. Leaving it on the stands tomorrow... poor sad little car
          Originally posted by Michalob
          I was driving along today and the check engine light came on. I pulled over and looked under the hood. The engine was still there... silly light!

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            #6
            do u mean to say u have brake dragging? did u lube them?
            hahahahah

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              #7
              * BUMP FOR UPDATE *

              Originally posted by FishyMan
              do u mean to say u have brake dragging? did u lube them?
              Didn't lube them, yeah it could be a dragging sound. Thing that threw me off is that it didn't start happening until almost 3-4 weeks after replacing the pads.

              I was driving down this street that paved w/ bricks and sounded like I hit something, then I heard this clanking sound coming from the rear p-side area. Pulled into a lot, parked walked around, looked under the car in the area of the sound, didnt see anything, backed out, heard it again but when I pulled forward the sound was gone. Then the next day I was getting the dragging/grinding/rubbing sound from, sounds like, the front p-side brake.

              It IS speed variable, meaning it goes faster as I speed up, and gets VERY loud when I am turning, only to the right though.

              Now, over the weekend, when I was on the freeway 65mph+ and go to slow down, I get HUGE virbation, like the rotors are warped. Shouldn't that have shown up when I first changed the pads?

              So, Now b/c of the right turn sound I wonder if it is the dust shield behind the rotor, but then also with the vibrations do I just change the Rotors and hope for the best?

              EDIT:: Also another thought, could it be a sticky caliper?
              Last edited by 4thGen_Jonny; 11-07-2005, 02:27 PM. Reason: Forgot to mention
              Originally posted by Michalob
              I was driving along today and the check engine light came on. I pulled over and looked under the hood. The engine was still there... silly light!

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                #8
                *Bump*

                Still cant find the source of my grind.
                Originally posted by Michalob
                I was driving along today and the check engine light came on. I pulled over and looked under the hood. The engine was still there... silly light!

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