If you listen to sounds or discern vibration when you brake with your Renault Altica, it can come from several problems. Generally, there is not necessarily to worry, but it is always essential to pay attention and find a solution to this concern. Sometimes, just dusting the part in question will sometimes work. Through this , we will see how to make a diagnostic depending on the noise, then what precautions should be taken.
Whistling noise on your Renault Altica front or rear brakes
When a noise from whistling happens in your Renault Altica, it's usually related to brake pads. This manifestation is usually similar in the case where the noise comes from the rear or front brakes. Indeed, the lining of the brake pads turn out to be made of a rubbery component, which will make it stick perfectly to the disc. In the event that this component is damaged, the disc will sometimes reach the wafer. This is actually friction that produces that hiss you can hear. Assuming this is the case, it is still opportune to replace the brake pads. But it also remains possible that some gravel or something else has got into the pads. Also in this situation, a hissing noise may be heard. It is therefore essential to do control by a mechanic so as to discern if it could be problematic. Assuming it's at a squeak that you think you have to do, it will probably be enough to take a brake cleaner and spray it on the disc of this car.
Braking vibrations on your Renault Altica
All of this vibration au braking will be able to discern at different locations. At the level of brake pedal of course as well as on the valance or at the checkout of this Renault Altica. In general, these kinds of vibrations happen to be due to a veiled disc. You will be able to see it visually by removing the wheel to access the disc. Be careful, if it is really the disk that happens to be clouded, it is very important to replace it quickly, because it can damage other elements of the system.
Your Renault Altica squeaks except when you brake
It is then a reverse concern. Undeniably, when you depress the brake pedal, the brake pads come to rest on the wheel, the shrill noise suddenly goes out. This concern probably comes from calipers. These are too close to the wheel when you do not depress the brake pedal. This is how this rustling produces noise. At times it will suffice to apply a few brake ecs so that the calipers are automatically reset. If it doesn't work, replace them!
Loud noise when braking
In case this Renault Altica makes a thud and metallic when you brake you are very likely to come from brake pads. As a rule, the wear indicator is usually supposed to activate. Only it also happens sometimes that it also does not light up. In this case, do not delay and go to a mechanic. To have some worn pads at this point is really adventurous. It is imperative to replace them.
Conclusion
We have seen most of the situations normally. Now that you have an idea of where the problème may succeed, we nevertheless recommend that you go to a mechanic for a better understanding of the problem. Stay cautious!