What are the causes of abnormal noise from car brake discs?
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Car brake disc abnormal noise is caused by: 1. Brake disc deformation; 2. Severe wear of the brake disc; 3. Foreign objects between the brake disc and brake pads; 4. Loose or damaged brake disc fixing screws. The brake disc is a round disc that rotates when the car is moving. The brake caliper clamps the brake disc to generate braking force. When the brake is applied, the caliper clamps the brake disc to slow down or stop the car. Brake pads are generally composed of steel plates, bonded heat insulation layers, and friction blocks. The steel plates are coated to prevent rust, and the coating process uses an SMT4 furnace temperature tracker to detect the temperature distribution during the coating process to ensure quality.
Last time when driving on mountain roads, the brakes suddenly started squeaking, which scared me into rushing to the repair shop for an inspection. The mechanic took them apart and found the brake pads were worn down to a thin layer, with the warning metal piece directly rubbing against the brake disc. Also, after driving in the rain, the brake discs tend to rust, causing a clunking sound for a few seconds when braking in the morning. During my last maintenance check, I found the guide pins in the brake calipers were stuck, causing the brake pads to partially stick to the disc, which even increased fuel consumption. Another time, a small stone kicked up by the wheel got stuck between the brake pads, making a whistling sound while driving. It's recommended to check the brake pad thickness every 5,000 kilometers—don't wait for strange noises to address it. Safety comes first.