If you listen to sounds or collect vibration as soon as you brake with this Renault Cherokee, it could come from various malfunctions. As a general rule, there is not necessarily to bother, nevertheless it remains necessarily important to pay attention to it and of course to correct this problem. At times, a simple cleaning of the part concerned may suffice. Through this dossier, we will see how to establish a diagnostic depending on the noise, and then what precautions will be put in place.
Whistling noise on your Renault Cherokee front or rear brakes
As soon as a noise from whistling comes with your Renault Cherokee, it's usually due to brake pads. The symptom is similar when the noise comes from the rear or front brakes. Indeed, the lining of the brake pads will be made of a rubber material, which offers the possibility of sticking perfectly to the disc. In the event that this material will wear out, the disc may touch the pad. It is therefore this friction that produces that rustle you hear. If it is indeed this circumstance, it is advisable to change the brake pads. But it is also plausible that some pebbles or something else has become embedded within the platelets. In this situation again, a hissing noise may be generated. It is therefore essential to do control by a professional so as to discern if it could be dangerous. Assuming it's at a squeak that you have to do it will probably suffice to take a brake cleaner and spray it on the disc of this automobile.
Braking vibrations on your Renault Cherokee
The vibration when braking can be felt in several places. On the brake pedal of course, and why not on the valance or towards checkout of your Renault Cherokee. Very often, the vibrations happen to be due to a veiled disc. You will be able to see it visually by removing the wheel to reach the disc. Small warning, in the event that it is really the disc that is veiled, it is very important to change it without dragging, simply because it could damage other parts of the steering.
Your Renault Cherokee squeaks except when you brake
In this case, it is a reverse malfunction. In fact, as soon as you step on the brake pedal, the brake pads come into contact with the wheel, the shrill noise suddenly goes out. This dysfunction probably comes from calipers. These are really close to the wheel as soon as you don't brake. It is therefore this contact that produces the noise. Sometimes it will be enough to apply several quick brake shots so that the calipers are replaced automatically. If not, you will have to change them!
Loud noise when braking
In case this Renault Cherokee makes a thud and metallic as soon as you brake, you're very likely to come from brake pads. Ordinarily, the wear indicator is supposed to light up. However, it also sometimes happens that it also does not trigger. In this case, do not delay and go to a professional. To have some worn pads at this point is really dangerous. It is imperative to change them.
Conclusion
You have seen most of the situations a priori. Now that we have an idea of where your problème may succeed, we always advise you to go to a mechanic for a more in-depth diagnosis. Be careful !