something wrong with my brakes?

[nqd]

tonight i was driving with the radio off for once.....and i noticed when i brake it makes a weird noise....like there is some on the brake disc...every time it hits the spot it makes like a paper against paper rubbing sound

should i take it to the dealer?
This is my first new car so i got a few q's
if so, I'm guessing its better to put OEM wheels on huh...
problem is dealer has already seen my car with rims and suspension...
can i got to another toyota dealership?

[cdmyaris]

i asked my dealer about aftermarket on suspension and rim. He said its okay if they are causing problem then its voided. That what i was told.

[brickhardmeat]

I'm trying to imagine what that sounds like:redface:

is there a vibration feeling, is this during hard or fast braking or just normal stopping?

[nqd]

only hard braking

[brickhardmeat]

hmmm, well I wouldn't be too concerned but I'm not sure exactly what is going on, they may try to tell you it is your tires or something

this is up front I would assume:confused:

[churp]

Very easy to tell if the rims rub the caliper....take the wheel off and anywhere there is contact will show on the wheel and the caliper. If there is, take a grinder or file to the spot on the caliper (not the wheel) and barely remove some material...doesn't take much. Sort of doubt that this is the problem with newer aftermarket wheels though.

[Masteraal]

its not worn brake pads right?

[ddongbap]

I kinda doubt suspension and rims would cause any braking issues. You shouldn't let it go without a fight, if the dealer tries to blame it on the suspension and brakes. Unless they say that the rim was rubbing on the caliper, or the suspension exploded, taking the inner half of the caliper, or something like that. Not that that's what happened.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

i asked my dealer about aftermarket on suspension and rim. He said its okay if they are causing problem then its voided. That what i was told.

yes, unless the dealer can exactly pin-point the problem to the modification with some diagnostic tests, then it is illegal for them to void any warranty.

http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/buspubs/warranty.shtm

some of you guys may like that.

[reznunt]

pull off your wheels, inspect the rotors and pads for unusual wear or foreign objects. if you can see what's causing the sound, that's a good thing because it can be easily fixed! good luck.

[slvryaris]

I had a piece of corn stalk caught in mine once. Its scared the piss out of me. Ya like the others said just pull the wheel off and inspect. It might be nothing at all.

[seanele]

best solution, buy another Yaris...:biggrin:..jk man!!

[thebarber]

is it maybe the dust sheild on the back of the rotor rubbing on something when you brake?

[brickhardmeat]

I had a piece of corn stalk caught in mine once. Its scared the piss out of me. Ya like the others said just pull the wheel off and inspect. It might be nothing at all.

driving yaris through corn field not recommended