Brake noises!!!

Anonymous · April 4, 2005, 08:10

Hi All!!

On my way to work I noticed a really awful noise when braking.. like a screaching noise and Im not quite sure what it is!!
Since breaking up with my boyfriend..who happened to be a mechnic (ahh!!) I haven't had anyone to check over the car for me .. I have checked out the seach button but I couldn't find anything specific! s:(

s:(

What with all the threads Ive read about pre cats etc Im constantly worried anyway!!!

Could it just be the front pads need replacing?? Recon Toyota is the best place to buy from??

Thanks Guys!!! s:wink: :wink: s:wink:

markiii · April 4, 2005, 08:18

liley the pads, most have a wear indicator that makes a horrendious noise to let you know they need changing.

Yes, I'd stick with the Toyota Pads.

If you choose not to, avoid EBC they are pants.

Anonymous · April 4, 2005, 08:48

Thanks!!! Its horrible and may I add embarrassing!!!
I remember having the back ones done a few months ago and its coming up for a service! It all adds up!!

I will give my local Toyota a bell this morning!! & hopefully find someone to fit them!!!

Cheers mate!!! s:D

s:D

Tem · April 4, 2005, 09:21

Quote from: "joanna"Its horrible and may I add embarrassing!!!

You may bend the metal indicators a bit, so they won't touch the disc anymore. Get them replaced anyway, but just so that you can drive around without everyone staring at you till you get the new pads s8)

s8)

Anonymous · April 4, 2005, 09:32

Thanks Tem but I would have a clue what they are and I probably wouldnt be strong enough anyway!!
Plus I might look a bit weird in the car Park at work s:oops: :oops: s:oops:

Just Called toyota and they had 1 set left!! Phew!!
Will pick them up today!! Any idea how much a garage would normally charge to fit them???

Ta s:D

s:D

Jap GT300 · April 4, 2005, 09:49

They will probably charge 1 hours labour so between £35-£45

Anonymous · April 5, 2005, 11:55

UPDATE!!!

Hello all... I managed to get the pads for £25.. bit of a result.. then they tried telling me a set of discs would set me back £120!! Is that right??
Its not through Toyota but Ive tried a few places and thats the average price!

Thanks s:? :? s:?

markiii · April 5, 2005, 12:39

assuming you need discs thats not a bad price.

I would however be tempted to stick with Toyota discs when needed.

Th brakes on teh roadster aere so good, I'd leave well alone unless you after a definative improvement in a pareticular area.

aaronjb · April 5, 2005, 13:11

Quote from: "markiii"Th brakes on the roadster aere so good, I'd leave well alone unless you after a definative improvement in a pareticular area.

Like typing? s;)

s;) Sorry Mark, I'm sure yours is getting worse you know! s:lol: :lol: s:lol: *ducks*

Quote from: "joanna"set of discs would set me back £120!! Is that right??

I'd agree with Mark, that sounds about right - probably pattern parts, though, I think I'd be tempted to go to Toyota for the discs myself.

BTW, if you're having trouble finding somewhere to fit the pads for a reasonable price, and can make it to Slough (not a million miles from Hounslow) then I could do it for you. Normally I'd do it for free, but £10 or something would be cool, as I'm utterly, utterly broke at the moment s:)

s:)

Only thing is, I'm away from Thursday till about the 22nd of April. Hmm. Probably not much use to you then, really.. D'oh!

Anonymous · April 5, 2005, 14:31

Thanks Aaron! The offer is so nice, Slough isnt far either. Just managed to rope the Ex into doing it tonight so hopefully (fingers cossed) I will be screech free by tomorrow! Thing is my dad ordered the parts so hopefully they are the right ones!! s:roll: :roll: s:roll:

You can all pray for me tonight, thing is im typically impatient!!

Thanks for all your help guys!!! x x x

aaronjb · April 5, 2005, 14:53

Quote from: "joanna"Thing is my dad ordered the parts so hopefully they are the right ones!!

I'll keep my fingers crossed then s;)

s;) And you're welcome for the offer - I actually quite enjoy working on cars (makes a change from computers, I suppose s:)

s:) )

Anonymous · April 5, 2005, 15:02

yeah i suppose! I am good at the styling but anything technical im useless!
any idea how long they should take to do???

aaronjb · April 5, 2005, 15:28

Quote from: "joanna"any idea how long they should take to do???

Not long - they're pretty easy (the fronts, at any rate) on the '2, an hour tops, and that's with a tea break I reckon s:)

s:)

I'm sure there was a how-to on w www.spydermagazine.com w - but the site appears to be dead as a doornail now..

Anonymous · April 5, 2005, 15:40

AH CHEERS!! s:D

s:D
Hopefully they will only take an hour then i can go out!!
hmm.. with no tea brake should be about 45 minutes!!
(like id do that!!)

The back were on quite tight i think so he had a few problems, now im just counting on the parts being delivered on time!! They recon 4pm!!
We will see!!

It will be bliss driving around screech free!! s:P

s:P

aaronjb · April 5, 2005, 15:45

Quote from: "joanna"It will be bliss driving around screech free!! s:P s:P

You've gotta love embarassing noises, haven't you s:lol: :lol: s:lol: My clutch occasionally 'squeaks' as you move the pedal, highly embarassing as it's quite loud (and comes from the engine bay, rather than the pedal by my feet). s:)

s:)

Anonymous · April 5, 2005, 15:51

I approach bus stops looking flash... then the noise!! oh the noise!!
all the school kids laughing.. Im armed with my paintball gun today!!
Ok.. so im exaggerating but you get the idea!! I sound more like a steam train than a sexy mr2!! ... where did i put that number for tinted windows?!?! s:oops: :oops: s:oops: