Almera Brakes

[Vicky31]

Hi folks

I bought a 55 plate Almera 3 weeks ago and have since noticed the brakes are grinding whilst braking gently. My other half has checked the pads and the shoes and they are fine - any ideas what else it could be?

 

[Hopelessness]

I had grinding brakes on my almera, the pads and discs looked absolutely fine, in the end I changed them and it stopped grinding, didn't find out what it was...

 

[JClark]

Has the disc got any scoring? Could be something caught in the pads.

 

[Vicky31]

Hi

Nope, my other half said they looked fine (he is a mechanic but the car is still under warranty)

 

[scott b]

if its under warrenty take it back, try driving the car slowly and pulling the handbrake up, if it makes a noise you know its the rears at fault, if not more than likely the front

if its the front remove them as they be cracked etc

 

[Darren198712]

see if there is a lip on the disc.

 

[Almerasleeper]

If the discs & pads look fine (no damage with stones or deep scoring) I can only suggest that they're like mine & need a good heavy braking from 60-70 mph once or twice a week to keep them clean. It makes a difference and was actually recommended by a mechanic. He said modern discs & pads need hard use to stop them corroding in the winter. Hope that solves it !

 

[Vicky31]

If the discs & pads look fine (no damage with stones or deep scoring) I can only suggest that they're like mine & need a good heavy braking from 60-70 mph once or twice a week to keep them clean. It makes a difference and was actually recommended by a mechanic. He said modern discs & pads need hard use to stop them corroding in the winter. Hope that solves it !

Seriously???!!! I'll give that a try! Thanks