something wrong with my brakes? - Toyota Yaris Forums

nqd · 08-20-2007, 09:15 PM

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 · 08-20-2007, 09:20 PM

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 · 08-20-2007, 09:27 PM

I'm trying to imagine what that sounds like

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

nqd · 08-20-2007, 09:35 PM

only hard braking

brickhardmeat · 08-20-2007, 10:16 PM

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

churp · 08-20-2007, 10:42 PM

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 · 08-20-2007, 11:04 PM

its not worn brake pads right?

ddongbap · 08-21-2007, 01:00 AM

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 · 08-21-2007, 01:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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.

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/.../warranty.shtm

some of you guys may like that.

reznunt · 08-21-2007, 01:50 AM

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 · 08-21-2007, 02:48 AM

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 · 08-21-2007, 03:11 AM

best solution, buy another Yaris...

..jk man!!

thebarber · 08-24-2007, 08:42 PM

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

brickhardmeat · 08-24-2007, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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.

driving yaris through corn field not recommended

08-20-2007, 09:15 PM	#1
nqd Drives: 07 Yaris LB Absolute RED Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 884	something wrong with my brakes? 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? __________________ v

08-20-2007, 09:20 PM	#2
cdmyaris Drives: 07 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: California, SoCal Posts: 161	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. __________________ Toyota Yaris FTFW!!

08-20-2007, 09:27 PM	#3
brickhardmeat Lonesome Cowboy View User's Garage Drives: 2007 WHITE HATCHBACK Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Inner City, Dallas Posts: 2,995	I'm trying to imagine what that sounds like is there a vibration feeling, is this during hard or fast braking or just normal stopping? __________________ SPONSORED BY

08-20-2007, 09:35 PM	#4
nqd Drives: 07 Yaris LB Absolute RED Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 884	only hard braking __________________ v

08-20-2007, 10:16 PM	#5
brickhardmeat Lonesome Cowboy View User's Garage Drives: 2007 WHITE HATCHBACK Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Inner City, Dallas Posts: 2,995	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 __________________ SPONSORED BY

08-20-2007, 10:42 PM	#6
churp Clean and (dis)Functional View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 2dr--Black Betty Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tropical Minnesota Posts: 562	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. __________________ ____________ Old School Cobble Jockey

08-20-2007, 11:04 PM	#7
Masteraal View User's Garage Drives: Black Yaris YRS 3dr Manual Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 191	its not worn brake pads right?

08-21-2007, 01:00 AM	#8
ddongbap Banned Drives: yw calls me douche and racist. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: hay Posts: 2,183	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.

08-21-2007, 01:50 AM	#10
reznunt Hi! View User's Garage Drives: EF Sedan Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Socal Posts: 434	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.

08-21-2007, 02:48 AM	#11
slvryaris View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan S Join Date: May 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 885	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.

08-21-2007, 03:11 AM	#12
seanele View User's Garage Drives: '07 Blazing Blue LB, '09 Jetta Join Date: May 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 413	best solution, buy another Yaris.....jk man!! __________________ current: '07 Yaris LB - '09 VW Jetta ex: '06 Beetle S(19x8.5 Audi A8) - MK4 GLi BMP(18x8 OZ, K04) - '03 GTi(17x7.5 Ronal, APR93) - '01 GLS - '88 GTi - '86 GTi - '83 GTi

08-24-2007, 08:42 PM	#13
thebarber daily driver View User's Garage Drives: the #wrecho Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,877	is it maybe the dust sheild on the back of the rotor rubbing on something when you brake? __________________

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