Ticking Noise Fom Brakes And Throbbing Noise From Back.

[peterc.lewis@blueyonder.co.uk]

I've got just two little niggles left on my car , does anyone have any ideas ?

The first is a brief clicking sound when braking, it almost sounds as if something is sticking and freeing itself. No adverse effect on brakes and apart from a little squel now and then not a problem. Brakes are new pads on front . The rear drums are still around 3-4mm .

The second is a throbbing noise coming from the back of the car that increases in frequency with speed. There is no noticable difference when going round corners. It's just a constant throbbing noise.

Car is a 1.8 GS estate non-vvti avensis. 1998.

Cheers.

[ighaig]

I've got just two little niggles left on my car , does anyone have any ideas ?

The first is a brief clicking sound when braking, it almost sounds as if something is sticking and freeing itself. No adverse effect on brakes and apart from a little squel now and then not a problem. Brakes are new pads on front . The rear drums are still around 3-4mm .

The second is a throbbing noise coming from the back of the car that increases in frequency with speed. There is no noticable difference when going round corners. It's just a constant throbbing noise.

Car is a 1.8 GS estate non-vvti avensis. 1998.

Cheers.

I had a simiar throbbing noise - it turned out to be an unevenly worn N/S/R tyre.

Ian 2005 Av. 2.0 D4D T-Spirit

[gazza1286]

The noise on the front will probably be the slider pins on the caliper support brackets. These need to be removed and lubricated. Use black lithium grease. (or 'CV' grease - sold by Halfords - branded by Comma)

This link shows the standard set-up. (diferent Toyota but same principle);

http://www.mr2turbo.info/pics/frontbrake.html

The sixth photo shows the pins removed. The caliper 'floats' on the pins which allow for pad/disc wear.

The rear is a different story.

I would agree with the tyres theory. That said the wheel bearing may be worn. They sometimes begin to 'humm' before there is any noticeable lateral wear. I would have expected to have heard some grind/scraping on cornering tho. I would take the car out onto a supermarket car park and drive in tight circle left and right to isolate the sound. Take someone along to listen from outside the car.