If it happens that you hear sounds or feel vibration when you brake with your Seat 124, it can come from several problems. Generally, there is not necessarily to be alarmed, but it is always essential to pay attention to it and then to repair this problem. Sometimes, a little scrubbing of the part concerned will sometimes suffice. Within this , we will find out what to do to make a diagnostic taking into account the noise, then what will be the precautions to take.
Whistling noise on your Seat 124 front or rear brakes
If ever a noise of whistling appears with your Seat 124, it is usually due to brake pads. This manifestation is similar whether the noise comes from the rear or front brakes. Indeed, the lining of the brake pads will be made up of a rubbery component, which will allow it to adhere to the disc. If this component wears out, the disc will sometimes come into contact with the pad. It is in fact the friction which creates the rustle that you perceive. If it is indeed this circumstance, it seems important to replace the brake pads. But it also seems likely that some pebbles or something else has crept inside the pads. In this case too, a hissing noise may be heard. In this case it is useful to do control by an auto repairer to be able to check if it could be dangerous. If it's at a squeak that you have to do, it will most likely suffice to take a brake cleaner and spray it on the disc of this automobile.
Braking vibrations on your Seat 124
The vibration when braking are able to discern in different places. At the level of brake pedal of course but also on the valance or towards checkout of this famous Seat 124. In general, this kind of vibrations turn out to be due to a veiled disc. You can check it firsthand by removing the wheel to reach the disc. Small warning, if it is indeed the disc that is warped, it seems really essential to replace it as soon as possible, quite simply because it will sometimes deteriorate other components of the steering.
Your Seat 124 squeaks except when you brake
It is therefore a contrary problem. Undeniably, when you press, the brake pads will stick to the wheel, the shrill noise suddenly goes out. This problem is probably caused by calipers. These happen to be too close to the wheel when you are not pressing. It is simply this touch that creates the noise. Sometimes it will be enough to apply several sudden brakes so that the calipers recover by themselves. In case that does not work, they must be replaced!
Loud noise when braking
In case your Seat 124 emits a thud et metallic when you step on the brake pedal you're likely to get it from your brake pads. If all goes well, the wear indicator is usually supposed to work. However, it also sometimes happens that it does not activate. In this specific case, do not procrastinate and go to a mechanic. To have some worn pads at this point is frankly adventurous. It remains imperative to replace them.
Conclusion
We went around the question a priori. Now that you have an idea of where your problème could come, we always recommend that you go to a mechanic for a more in-depth diagnosis. Go, roll!