0
What causes the squealling sound when you step on the brake on a 1995 maxima?
Wiki User
∙ 17y ago
Usually either dirty braks or pads getting very low and needing replacement, the squealing is usually a warning, do your brakes or ruin your disks or drums.
Wiki User
∙ 17y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What could cause squealing sound when driving but not when brakes are applied?
Is it really squealling, or chirping? Its possible that your brake pads are worn to the point where the wear indicator is sounding. You probably need new ones. If they are really squealling, you are probably scoring your disc rotor. Get it checked right away, you may be able to save some money, not just your or someone else's life.
What causes Grinding sound from rear of car when you brake?
brake shoes or pads are worn and need replacing
What causes a knocking sound when backing a car?
If it only happens when backing up, you may have the parking brake engaged.
What is the problem when you turn the key and hear a clicking sound but does not start on your 1995 Nissan Maxima?
Probable causes: loose cable or wire; faulty starter relay or solenoid.
What causes a knocking sound when the brakes are applied?
Most common cause would be a loose brake caliper mounting bolts.
What causes a knocking sound on 1983 VT500C motorcycle?
Possible cam chain tensioner has broke.these tensioners are none adjustable and sometimes brake causing a knocking sound in the motor
Can a bad alternator on a 97 Nissan Maxima cause the air bag light to go on with a ticking sound that eventually causes the engine to shut off?
A 97 Maxima can have these symptoms because of a bad alternator. If the alternator has low output there can be a ticking and eventually the engine will stop running.
What causes a front wheel to sound like it is rubbing?
Worn bearings, loose rotor, warped brake rotor, sticking brakes.
Does brake have a short vowel sound?
No, the word "brake" has a long "a" sound (the "e" is silent).
What causes a 2007 Chevy Tahoe squeal while driving but stop when the breaks are applied?
Check the brake pads for wear. There is a metal tab attached to the pad so as the friction material wears out the tab contacts the brake rotor and it makes a squealing sound but as braking is applied the pressure on the brake pad causes the noise to stop.
What causes a whistling sound when driving but stops when the brakes are pressed?
The whistling sound made by your car could be caused from brake dust. Another reason may be from a bad wheel bearing that needs to be replaced.
What is a homophone brake?
A homophone is a word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning and/or spelling. "Brake" is a homophone for "break" - they sound the same but have different meanings. "Brake" refers to a device for slowing or stopping motion, while "break" means to separate into pieces or to take a pause.
