Brakes Or Wheels

[chrisis200]

Hi all this is the problem, I just had my MOT and 85k Service and it's passed. But when it came back there is still an annoying squeak when I break(although I was told there is still pad left), also it sounds like there maybe a prob with the suspension or wheels as when I go over a bump there is another squeak.

My cuz thinks it's either a brake pad worn out, or the fact i didn't check the wheels would fit and they are slighty moving and I will need spacers is this right?

How can I find out the size of the wheels etc as I got them off a friend, I know there 19's but I don't know any no more :duh:

I don't want to drive around and a wheel poping off...lol and if it has nothing to do with the wheels I will feel alot better if it was just the brakes neeed new pads.

any help appreciated.. thanks

[Rob]

put a small bit of copper slip or ceramic paste on the back of the pads and also chamfer the leading edges of the pads

[Tel]

Hi all this is the problem, I just had my MOT and 85k Service and it's passed. But when it came back there is still an annoying squeak when I break(although I was told there is still pad left), also it sounds like there maybe a prob with the suspension or wheels as when I go over a bump there is another squeak.

My cuz thinks it's either a brake pad worn out, or the fact i didn't check the wheels would fit and they are slighty moving and I will need spacers is this right?

How can I find out the size of the wheels etc as I got them off a friend, I know there 19's but I don't know any no more :duh:

I don't want to drive around and a wheel poping off...lol and if it has nothing to do with the wheels I will feel alot better if it was just the brakes neeed new pads.

any help appreciated.. thanks

Jack-up the car front & check that your front wheels are radially tight when the wheel bolts are just nipping the wheels:large alloy wheels can easily be mounted skew & the bolt holes can wear!

Tel

[chrisis200]

thanks will try this sat

thanks will try this sat

[Kazi]

Sounds like the brake pads are wearing thin