I have a 1998 Ford Escort SE 4 door sedan. Recently I noticed that it made a metal-to-metal dragging or grinding type sound, like what you'd hear when you need new brakes. The sound occurred constantly, both when in motion and when applying the brakes. So I replaced both the front and rear brakes. This alleviated the sound when the car is in motion, but it still occurs when I apply the brakes. When I was changing the front brakes I noticed that they appeared to be in really good shape, hardly looking as though they needed replacing, however the rotor on the front right side had a groove worn into it as if the brakes weren't working properly or something. Could this be causing the sound I'm hearing? Can this be corrected by having the rotor resurfaced? How much does that generally cost? Could anything else be causing this kind of sound?
Also, since replacing the front brakes I've been hearing a clicking type of noise coming from the front of the car when the car is in motion, but it stops when the brakes are applied. Is this some kind of issue with the brakes I just installed?
Thanks for your help!
I drive the car many times each day, so it never sits long enough for any rust accumulation to occur.
The clicking does go away when I brake, but it seems to be equally loud whether I'm driving straight or turning.
Oh, and the brakes are sufficiently responsive, but I do think they should be more responsive than they are. It just seems like the brake pedal goes further down than it should.
Also, since replacing the front brakes I've been hearing a clicking type of noise coming from the front of the car when the car is in motion, but it stops when the brakes are applied. Is this some kind of issue with the brakes I just installed?
Thanks for your help!
I drive the car many times each day, so it never sits long enough for any rust accumulation to occur.
The clicking does go away when I brake, but it seems to be equally loud whether I'm driving straight or turning.
Oh, and the brakes are sufficiently responsive, but I do think they should be more responsive than they are. It just seems like the brake pedal goes further down than it should.