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OT- vehicle brake question
Tom Norton
I typically do the brake jobs on our vehicles and after 21,000 miles my wife's Ford Fusion may need some attention.
What I am noticing is when driving a slight turning off the steering wheel will cause a bit of rubbing sound to occur. It almost sounds like pad to rotor noise.
But would appreciate input.
Thanks!!
Re: OT- vehicle brake question
Mark Nowicki
Does the noise stop or changes when you apply the brake?
Any pulsing or vibrating in steering or brake pedal?
Re: OT- vehicle brake question
Dustmaker (Mike)
Brakes maybe not. There is a backing plate behind the brake caliper that might cause it but I doubt it. I would suggest jack up front end place on jack stands. Turn each wheel check for play. I bet more on a CV joint or tie rod then a brake part.
Right front CV joint is my bet. How many miles? 21000 should be covered under 5year/ 50,000 power train warranty.
Car forum thread on Fusion front end noise
Mark Nowicki
https://www.ericthecarguy.com/kunena/8-Service-and-Repair-Questions-Answered-Here/59844-front-end-noise
21,000 is pretty early for brake issues
Dick Coers
Unless you live in Chicago!
I had to laugh the other day bicycle riding. I see just the steel backer of a disc brake pad laying on the street. Just how the hell does that end up on the street? A lot of stuff would have to go bad to duplicate that scenario! Unless it fell out of a garbage truck.
Re: 21,000 is pretty early for brake issues
Tom Norton
Yes,21k is not very long but I notice that the "mid-range" quality parts I get don't seem to last very long . I will check the dust cover/shield.
Thanks