UberNoob

this has been happening for a while now

the front right brake is screeching during a medium speed stop or slow down
sometimes it happens, sometimes it doesnt
but more often than no

it can get quite loud when screeching

not sure whats going on

anyone got suggestions?

i think the car is still on its first set of brake pads

lo_dit

iTrader: (8)

check the pads? how do they look? might be wearing unevenly with the other side and making the indicator touch the rotor.

UberNoob

cant really tell since OEM rims are so close to pads
might have to take wheels off next time to really see

but it is only screeching when im braking

SorrGwa

iTrader: (1)

excess brake dust can cause the sound, solution is to take the brake pads off, get some compressed air and blow as much of the brake dust off, then re grease with brake quiet solution on the brake pads. since u have the brake pads off, take a look and inspect them for any cracks on the surface, or any weird wearing. you might as well inspect the rotor too sometimes the brake pad is slightly smaller than the rotor thus when it wears the rotor down, there is a little lip at the edge that develops. because its not a complete flat surface anymore, u might get a slight squeal.

but brake noise can be a number of things.

GS300ToM

iTrader: (32)

take the pads off and inspect it... shims, pads, rotors, shields.... whatever u can see behind the wheels then report back

tonysgs300

iTrader: (2)

agreed with everyone could be a build up of dust? or just some old pads??

UberNoob

ah thanks for the replies
i live in an apartment and strata doesnt allow ppl to work on cars in the garage so i cant take the wheels off yet

is it possible to use compress air can to clean the dust off with wheels still on?
or will that NOT be effective at all?

UberNoob

looks like i have to take it into the shop

going from 40 km/h to 60 km/h i can hear the front right brake making sound like from a tambourine

like some metal piece if flapping around
or like screech or something

im prob gonna have to go see akira in richmond soon since i work in richmond

thanks guys for your help

geeznuts

iTrader: (14)

brace yourself for the price, they gonna say you need new calipers, rotors, hoses, wheel bearings, struts, tires ect,ect. see if one of your buddies can lend you a driveway since its not snowing now.

UberNoob

should be ok
im not going to walmart to get it changed lol
i trust this mechanic im going to
hes an old school drifter from japan and ive recommended ppl to him b4
things have worked out well

quite a reputable mechanic/tuner in my city
and very knowledgeable about JDM cars and tuning them

hopefully the rotor is still good
im not feeling any pulsations when braking yet so thats a good sign right?

ive been thinking about stainless steel braided brake lines while at it
is that a good upgrade?

UberNoob

so the pads were wearing down
so i got all 4 rotors and pads changed for $1200 ish after tax (CAD)

no more noises! woohooo

AshburnM3

^^^^ omg! thats way too expensive?!?!?!

pizdets17

iTrader: (4)

you must be sore when walking after taking it up the tailpipe like that. I got cross drilled rotors and ceramic pads, got the deal ti install them and it was $520 cad

UberNoob

really?

heres the breakdown of the invoice

2 rotors 398.80
2 rotors 276.80
front brake pads 126.99
rear brake pads 103.99
labour 180

tax: 54.33 (GST) + 76.06 (PST)

total 1216.97

did i get raped?
lol

Emil

woah thats expensive!!! I got new discs and pads in the UK for £60,works out to be around $150 US dollars i think,although i fitted them myself...