W Micra - Brake Noise

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Sun 15 Jan 2006 15:28
W Micra - Brake Noise - Drivethru
I have a year 2000 Micra 1L, last year I had the brake pads replaced, the discs were ok at that time. I have a grinding sort of noise, not squealing, coming from the passenger side wheel when I apply the brakes, it sounds a bit like when the pads were worn down. I have done less than 2000 miles since the new pads, no heavy braking, but the car hasn't been used much lately, just every other day, short journies and I wondered if standing in the wet and damp conditions could have something to do with it. I would appreciate any ideas.
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Sun 15 Jan 2006 16:32
W Micra - Brake Noise - buzbee
Your guess is almost certainly correct. Take it for a run and do some light braking to clear the rust off and then have a listen. Mrs buzbee's gets similar very little use and the same 'problem'.
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