Hi,

My micra has recently started to make a binding type noise
around the wheel when driving, breaking, sometimes intermitent.

Is this worn pads or binding and is it an easy D.I.Y. ?

car is old . 13 years

any help much appreciated.

On Thu, 8 Mar 2007 22:01:31 -0000, "block" <nnnnnn5 (AT) btopenworld (DOT) com>
wrote:

Noisy breaks ......Had a picture of being away for a weekend somewhere
warm and sunny surrounded by squawking weans .!!!! :-)

"block" <nnnnnn5 (AT) btopenworld (DOT) com> wrote

Why not take the wheel off and look for yourself ?
You're in a better position than we are to check for worn pads or binding,
but as you have asked the question, I would suggest you have it looked at by
a garage.

And please not 'breaking'. The correct word is 'braking'. without an 'e'.
Mike.

"Mike G" <metier (AT) lycos (DOT) co.uk> wrote


hey mike,

Ive just come in from work, its dark, this has just started,
so i dont fancy messing about now.
I thought somebody in the know might be able to give me
a few pointers, sorry it was to much trouble for you.

and re: the spelling, ever fancy being an english teacher?
thats assuming your not one of course.

"block" <nnnnnn5 (AT) btopenworld (DOT) com> wrote

And I'm sorry you don't like my reply, but from a practical POV I doubt
you'll get a better one, but you might get some with long lists of what
might be the problem.

But I did give you a pointer. Take the wheel off and have a look.
No one can answer your question without actually looking at the pads.
Checking for any binding, and how easy it is to fix is dependant upon what
is wrong.
It's a question like 'How long is a piece of string?'
All I can add to my previous reply is that it's usually an easy job to
change pads.

I'm not a teacher, and the spelling is not the problem.
Bad spelling doesn't bother me. The difference between breaking and braking
is not one of spelling. The spelling is correct for both.
It's using the wrong one in the wrong context that is annoying. Not just to
me. Others in these motoring n/groups feel the same way.
Mike.

"Mike G" <metier (AT) lycos (DOT) co.uk> wrote

Sorry i disagree when you say no one can answer my question.
i am sure some one can give me some pointers.

surprisingly you yourself have done just that in saying its usually
an easy job to change pads. thankyou

bad spelling isnt a problem? mmm...
but one of context is ?
you are a finnicky one.
well i asked for help, not an english lesson.

but thanks for the little help you gave anyway.

"block" <nnnnnn5 (AT) btopenworld (DOT) com> wrote


TBH, other than whip the wheel off and take a look, there is nothing more
than can be said. That, or take it to a garage.

One thing that is worth mentioning, is if the pads have worn to the metal,
the caliper piston may have travelled slightly further than it would like
and cannot return properly when the brake is released. You're looking at a
new caliper(s) or a rebuild.

The best maintenance is preventative maintenance. You should really keep on
top of these things.

block wrote:
Someone already did.

Oh, a surprise was it?

Fuck off then, if you honestly don't know the difference between
breaks/breaking and brakes/braking.

--
Douglas

"Douglas Payne" <douggie (AT) cheerful (DOT) com> wrote

we all apolojise fraw oor coleeg ee dose not meen to be wude its just vat ee
is so cleva vat he finks uvers shoold not make a misteak eva in there lifes

"Alan" <alan.luker (AT) virgin (DOT) net> wrote



Both of you fuck off to alt.cant spellmyownname.uk where your sort are
tolerated.