Grinding

[mojavered]

I have an occasional grinding feeling in the front end when I apply the brakes.  It is not every time, but seems like it is more common after I have been driving a little while?  Front disk, drilled and slotted rotors, standard pads, rear drum.  Any ideas?  Stops fine, just kind of scary feeling.  Thanks!

[HP_Cuda]

Metal on metal. Check your rotors and brake pads, sounds like it's time for a change.

[Chryco Psycho]

a spring could have fallen off inside the drum

[mojavered]

All the pads are pretty close to new, somewhere between 1-1.5K in them.  Might have to check the rears to see if there is a spring or something loose.  I guess if that is the case, and there has been some grinding, may be looking @ some new drums?  Have to wait and see.

[Jamiez]

Drum rebuild kits are pretty affordable.  I bought one off ebay a few months ago and swapped the springs pretty easily.  I do recommend picking up the brake tool for removing the springs with the nails...it's frustrating to reinstall them without the tool.

[mojavered]

I do recommend picking up the brake tool for removing the springs with the nails...it's frustrating to reinstall them without the tool.

It definitely can be very frustrating.  Thanks!

[dodj]

Is it possible you managed to get a pebble or something stuck between the shield/rotor/caliper?

[brads70]

Is it possible you managed to get a pebble or something stuck between the shield/rotor/caliper?

That's what I was sort of thinking. Or maybe a bent sheild?

[73restomod]

A seized caliper can make that noise, generally caused by worn/under lubricated caliper pins.  If its coming from the rear drums, check the wear in the wheel cylinder. They can get worn to the point that the piston can cock in the bore and hang up.

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[mojavered]

I still have not put it up on stands to see what is going on.  I just have a bunch of excuses of why I have not, but it sure is hot out there!