INSPECTION PROCEDURE 5: Scraping or Grinding Noise When Brakes are Applied: Diagnosis
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Dodge Stratus and 2005 Chrysler Sebring. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- STEP 1. Check the front brakes, then rear brakes, for metal-to-metal condition.
Q: Is the metal-to-metal contact evident?
YES : Repair or replace components. Then go to Step 6.
NO: Go to Step 2.
- STEP 2. Check for interference between the caliper and wheel.
Q: Is there interference?
YES : Repair or replace the part. Then go to Step 6.
NO: Go to Step 3.
- STEP 3. Check for interference between the dust cover and brake disc.
Q: Is there interference?
YES : Repair or replace the part. Then go to Step 6.
NO: Go to Step 4.
- STEP 4. Check the brake drums or discs for cracks.
Q: Are there cracks?
YES : Repair or replace the part. Then go to Step 6.
NO: Go to Step 5.
- STEP 5. Check for bent backing plate(s).
Q: Is (Are) the backing plate(s) bent?
YES : Repair or replace the part. Then go to Step 6.
NO: Go to Step 6.
- STEP 6. Recheck symptom.
Q: Is the symptom eliminated?
YES : Diagnosis is complete.
NO: Start over at Step 1. If a new symptom surfaces, refer to the symptom chart.