Brakes making odd mechanical screech at low speed
08-20-2014, 03:15 AM
#1
Racer
Thread Starter
Brakes making odd mechanical screech at low speed
When I drive my `76 around at low speed, like moving it in or out of my shop or whatever, and I hit the brake pedal I hear a sound like a rusty old garden gate. It only happens when I'm pushing the pedal and is especially noticeable when I put the car in gear or I'm switching between drive and reverse (or vice versa) and I'm holding the car from moving. I'm 60 now and have had quite a few vehicles over the years, performance and otherwise, and I've never heard this particular noise before. It mostly comes from the front ..as near as I can tell. Other than that the brakes work fine and there are no other noises from them at all. The car stops straight and smooth. I don't know when the brakes were last serviced but they work very well. Any idea what's causing it?
08-20-2014, 11:42 AM
#2
have you checked the front wheel bearings? have you removed the wheels and checked the condition of the pads?