Topic: Another strange sound while driving slow
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Rick's post about his noise reminded me to post this...
When I am going about 5 MPH or less, along side a cement median (great for sound reflection) I hear what I'll describe as a rubbing sound that occurs faster or slower as the car moves faster or slower.
Here's the catch... when I put even the slightest pressure on the brakes, the noise stops.
Any thoughts?
When I am going about 5 MPH or less, along side a cement median (great for sound reflection) I hear what I'll describe as a rubbing sound that occurs faster or slower as the car moves faster or slower.
Here's the catch... when I put even the slightest pressure on the brakes, the noise stops.
Any thoughts?
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|QUOTE|Adam said: Rick's post about his noise reminded me to post this...
When I am going about 5 MPH or less, along side a cement median (great for sound reflection) I hear what I'll describe as a rubbing sound that occurs faster or slower as the car moves faster or slower.
Here's the catch... when I put even the slightest pressure on the brakes, the noise stops.
Any thoughts?|/QUOTE|
I think that the disc brakes are making the noise. nothing to worry about. The pads rub on the disc and makes the rubbing noise.
When I am going about 5 MPH or less, along side a cement median (great for sound reflection) I hear what I'll describe as a rubbing sound that occurs faster or slower as the car moves faster or slower.
Here's the catch... when I put even the slightest pressure on the brakes, the noise stops.
Any thoughts?|/QUOTE|
I think that the disc brakes are making the noise. nothing to worry about. The pads rub on the disc and makes the rubbing noise.
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I agree, that is typical of most GM models. I just hate the screeching noise they make when the wear bar starts to touch.
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