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20 July 2005, 09:35 PM

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Brake Problem Perhaps?

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Noticed a squeaking sound coming from one of my front wheels whilst reversing the car the other week and have occasionally heard it since. Seems to only happen when moving off/reversing at low speeds. I went away this weekend and did about 800 miles and have noticed since I've been back that my front left alloy is black from brake dust whereas all 3 other wheels aren't nearly as bad.

Is this normal? should I get it checked out?

Any info appreciated.

Thanks

Lou

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21 July 2005, 08:41 AM

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21 July 2005, 04:54 PM

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Seized caliper?

I'd get it looked at just to be sure.

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21 July 2005, 11:34 PM

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If you drive the car without touching the brakes and coast to a stop, you can feel the discs to see if the disc is hot to touch (hotter than the rest). If it is, then as Alcazar says it's most likely to be a siezed caliper.

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