grinding..replica wheels to blame?
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grinding..replica wheels to blame?
hi i have been having this problem ever since i put on replica wheels not sure what the noise is but is seems to make a sound like a minor grind whenever i apply the brake. Its seems like its makes this sound at the end of the stop i can apply the brake then at the final ending process of applying the brake right befroe it stops it makes this sound...anyone know what it is?
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Originally Posted by kimchiFLAVA
hi i have been having this problem ever since i put on replica wheels not sure what the noise is but is seems to make a sound like a minor grind whenever i apply the brake. Its seems like its makes this sound at the end of the stop i can apply the brake then at the final ending process of applying the brake right befroe it stops it makes this sound...anyone know what it is?
Where is the noise?
If it's up front, 1st check the tires...are they wearing properly? If not then depending on the tire model, it could just be a sign that you need an alignment...unless of course you have "slammed" your car, then yes, it just may be ball joints. Take it to the workshop, if you still have a warranty and the car is not lowered. Otherwise, get it checked out at an independent repair shop. If it is b.j's, then put your stock susp. back on, and take it to the dealer.
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I slam my car but doesn't have that kind of noise, could be the bolt is too long. wAt's the offset of the wheels?? With your car jack up, try to rotate all wheels and see which one make that noise. If it doesn't make noise then it's sth else.
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Thanks everyone it seems as though when i put the car into drive it will make a quick squeeking/grinding noise kinda like it is hesitant to turn the wheel
then when I am driving it seems fine until i press the brake, at the end of the brake sequence it makes a final squeeking/grinding noise only more grinding then squeeking then when i put into drive.
this noise occurs when i put it at a dead stop i think the noise is either both fronts or the drivers side front.
I got a warranty still but im nervous the replica wheels did a lil damage
to the car cuz of the grinding and i dont wanna return it before i know what it is or else i might get charged by my dealer and i have no word.
plus they are replica so they might use that as a way of me paying for any damages...but still i dont think the car is damaged but still it ease my mind a whole lot to know what it s.
then when I am driving it seems fine until i press the brake, at the end of the brake sequence it makes a final squeeking/grinding noise only more grinding then squeeking then when i put into drive.
this noise occurs when i put it at a dead stop i think the noise is either both fronts or the drivers side front.
I got a warranty still but im nervous the replica wheels did a lil damage
to the car cuz of the grinding and i dont wanna return it before i know what it is or else i might get charged by my dealer and i have no word.
plus they are replica so they might use that as a way of me paying for any damages...but still i dont think the car is damaged but still it ease my mind a whole lot to know what it s.
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Originally Posted by kimchiFLAVA
I got a warranty still but im nervous the replica wheels did a lil damage
to the car cuz of the grinding and i dont wanna return it before i know what it is or else i might get charged by my dealer and i have no word.
plus they are replica so they might use that as a way of me paying for any damages...but still i dont think the car is damaged but still it ease my mind a whole lot to know what it s.
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