Accord noise when braking low speed

Discussion in 'Accord' started by nashville53, Apr 22, 2005.

  1. nashville53

    nashville53 Guest

    1988 Honda Accord LXi, automatic transmission, 115,000 miles. Intermittent
    noise when braking, occurs as car comes to a stop, seems to come from front
    wheels/axle. I think noise does not start as soon as I step on brake.
    Sounds rubbery rather than metallic, somewhat like an owl. Very
    intermittent, typically I make 20 or more stops without hearing it, then
    hear it during 2 or 3 stops, then do not hear it for 20 + stops. Two
    repair/service places have looked at it without finding anything although
    if they test drove it they might not have heard noise because it is so
    infrequent. A recent scheduled maintenance service indicated that front
    brakes have 40% life left.
    I would welcome any advice. Thanks.
     
    nashville53, Apr 22, 2005
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  2. nashville53

    TeGGeR® Guest


    Is it a steady whooooooooo....?

    If so, try using the parking brake ONLY and see if the noise occurs. If it
    does, it's the rear drums moaning. Time for servicing.

    If it's not that, then we need more details on the exact sound of your
    rubbery owl...
     
    TeGGeR®, Apr 22, 2005
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  3. nashville53

    Dee Guest

    1988 Honda Accord LXi, automatic transmission, 115,000 miles.

    Mine makes an odd, high-pitched moaning sound just after I let off the brake
    pedal. It's not loud or anything, but sounds like what you describe. Does
    this sound like the same thing? Probably needs a shot of WD-40.
     
    Dee, Apr 22, 2005
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  4. nashville53

    motsco_ _ Guest


    --------------------------

    If you spray your brakes with WD-40, we'll be seeing your name in the
    'Darwin Awards' . . . . Stay safe.

    'Curly'
     
    motsco_ _, Apr 22, 2005
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  5. nashville53

    John Guest

    That's most likely your brake pads needing replacement. The high-pitched
    noise you hear is the metal thing that informs you of brake pad being very
    thin.
     
    John, Apr 22, 2005
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