brake grinding or something in my rotors grinding or something please help - Hyundai Performance Forums

KimchiBoi · 10-17-2002, 11:15 PM

whenever i acclerate i hear a grinding noise coming from the side of my car (driver's side). It's so weird and i'm a afraid that it might be grinding on something important because i took off the fron tire to put in my aem intake...Also my rotors need machining which i want to just replace but have no funds right now:ermm: any help on wut it is would be great thanks

Redballoons · 10-17-2002, 11:48 PM

Does it grind when you put on your brakes???

KimchiBoi · 10-18-2002, 01:04 AM

no actually it stops when i apply the brakes it's weird it doesn't sound just like grinding its kind of like rattling and grinding...i can't really explain it.

**MechaniX_034** · 10-18-2002, 08:04 AM

Try this!

Put the car on stands and rotate the wheels. Feel the lower arm or the tie-rod when you spin. If any of the wheels are difficult to turn you propably got a jammed caliper; if there are vibrations through the lower arm or tie-rod then you propably got a wheel bearing that is destroyed and re-centers when you apply the brake(the caliper's position is set; it does not rotate) Also have a look at all 4 rotors and pads. If one set of pads is prematurely worn and the rotor is scored you propably have a jammed caliper; time for a visit to the shop.

Good luck bro!

KimchiBoi · 10-18-2002, 10:36 PM

thanks man i will try that this weekend...do you know how much this could cost me if there is something wrong? and will i have to get new rotors cuz then i should go get after market ones...anyone heard of powerslot of rotora's? which one is better? thanks

**MechaniX_034** · 10-18-2002, 11:31 PM

You should call around the garages and get a quote from each of them for price comparision. You have to talk to the other members here about the powerslots, I have never driven a car with these rotors installed so I cant say anything about them. It would make more sense to fit the rotors you want when you go to the garage. Good luck man!

Dani · 10-21-2002, 12:30 PM

I get the same sound it seems--and it only happens in cold weather =/ It also only happens when I apply pressure to the accelerotor-or when I let my foot off of it...not when I brake...:ermm:

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**MechaniX_034** · 10-21-2002, 08:11 PM

Dani, do the same and check the calipers, they may have a little trouble retracting. Also check the seals. Good luck.

Kimchi_Racer · 10-22-2002, 04:25 AM

yeah i did wut you told me and nothing vibrated or anythign but it was a difficult to turn and i heard some metal rubbing as i turned the wheel so does this mean it is a jammed caliper? and how much is that to fix or better yet can i fix it myself? Tank very very very very much for all your help this is why i love this forum

**MechaniX_034** · 10-22-2002, 06:58 AM

Uhhh br you better bring it in to the shop the caliper will need to be bled and the pad spreader will need to be used. The seals will also have to be changed and then some other stuff will need to be done.

You really shouldnt do this yourself because your life rides on the brakes, if you want watch how the technician does it and practice on a loose caliper(outta the yard)sometimes setting the seals in there can be a total bi@tch. Well sometimes.:lol:

Good luck!