Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 1999 1.8 - Brake grinding noise

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Tue 13 Nov 2007 14:25
1999 1.8 - Brake grinding noise - jswillia
Ive got a problem with my 1999 Ford Focus 1.8, if I turn into a fairly hard corner and apply my brakes I get a grinding noise coming from the back. If I apply the brakes normally there is no noise at all, ive had a look at the brake pads and they seem to be ok but im no expert. The discs don?t seem to have any damage to them either, any ideas what this could be?

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 13/11/2007 at 18:52

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Tue 13 Nov 2007 14:43
Break grinding noise - Screwloose
js

This could be either a wheel bearing or the beginning of the brake pads chewing up the discs.

Have a close look for any signs of fine metal dust on the rims; that can sometimes signify worn pads.

Whatever it is; having a competent garage take a look at it - urgently - is your best move.
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Tue 13 Nov 2007 14:48
Break grinding noise - jswillia
Thanks for that, i will take it to a garage as soon as pos.

Do you think it could be a stone caught in the pad?
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Tue 13 Nov 2007 15:00
Break grinding noise - Screwloose
js

Possible - but a very long-shot.
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Tue 13 Nov 2007 15:01
Break grinding noise - jswillia
Cheers SC!

Kwik Fit do a free break check so ill go past there on the way home
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Tue 13 Nov 2007 15:22
Break grinding noise - Carse
Whatever they say is wrong make them show you.

Carse
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Tue 13 Nov 2007 15:24
Break grinding noise - Peter D
No what they do is a free Brake Check. Regards Peter
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Tue 13 Nov 2007 20:38
Break grinding noise - bathtub tom
I had similar on a Focus, many moons ago. I found half a shakeproof washer inside a drum. I never could work out how it got there, or where the other half was. It had a main dealer service a few weeks previously, which included (I presume) removing the drums.
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