Corsa_1800_SRi
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Got a corsa 2004 1.8 but dont think that matters since its a brake problem
To some it up since ive had the car the brakes make a noise like the pads are catching/low (sounds like a bird chirping lol) the noise is coming from the front passenger side. Ive had new pads and disks but this hasnt solved the problem. The noise is there nearly every day and is a constent noise and not just every so often, if i press on the brakes it stops but comes back once i have let go
Only thing i can think of is that the piston isnt going all the way back up after i have braked if you understand??
Any suggestions what it can be as this has been going on for a year now and cant solve it, also how can i elimate problems so i know it isnt that
Thanks
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ShEp
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the pad is loose inside the calliper, therefor its rattling off the disc, take it apart and make sure the fork bit is pushed into the caliper, also put some copper grease on the slides (the bit used to bolt the caliper onto the carrier) and give it a general clean up
when the new pads were fitted the slides probably werent even taken out of the caliper and cleaned, as i caught the foreman doing it at my work before,
but i reckon thats your best bet,
also check the rears 
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Corsa_1800_SRi
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quote:
Originally posted by ShEp
the pad is loose inside the calliper, therefor its rattling off the disc, take it apart and make sure the fork bit is pushed into the caliper, also put some copper grease on the slides (the bit used to bolt the caliper onto the carrier) and give it a general clean up
when the new pads were fitted the slides probably werent even taken out of the caliper and cleaned, as i caught the foreman doing it at my work before,
but i reckon thats your best bet,
also check the rears
Hmm it did the noise even b4 i changed the pads, so i dont think its that and they been cleaned and greesed & aint loose, if i put the window down on the passenger side you can hear it coming from the front so its def just that one. I really need 2 give some ideas to vauxhall as they aint even gona do it under warrenty because everytime i go the noise isnt there.
Any other suggestions?? & you dont think it could be the piston seizin (sp)?
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Corsa_1800_SRi
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Really need lots of help in this thread as i aint getting no where anywhere else and i know there is alot of clever people on here lol
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Voyto
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Ive got a 2003 SRi same as your and ive got this EXACT same problem except from my rear brakes. VERY annoying 
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Corsa_1800_SRi
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Ive got a 2003 SRi same as your and ive got this EXACT same problem except from my rear brakes. VERY annoying
Wow first person ever with the same problem, you got any ideas to wat it is?? and does it sound the same and is a constent noise??
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Rob H
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Originally posted by ShEp
when the new pads were fitted the slides probably werent even taken out of the caliper and cleaned, as i caught the foreman doing it at my work before,
You should get new slides IIRC, atleast im sure i did when i got my new pads, but i remeber my mate saying that he had problems with his when he changed them over, and they still squealed so might be worth taking a look at those while you've got the wheel off  .
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Voyto
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yes, non stop. Seems to be louder once the cars warmed up a bit, but just hold my foot on the brake lightly and it goes away.
Everyone just says brake cleaner and wire brush but not given it a go yet
[Edited on 04-04-2007 by Voyto]
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Corsa_1800_SRi
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Are slides the little metal clips around the sides of the pads
Pics of what you mean please as am dumb lol
Keep more suggestions coming too every1 thanks
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nathy_87
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*cough help section,
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Corsa_1800_SRi
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quote:
Originally posted by Voyto
yes, non stop. Seems to be louder once the cars warmed up a bit, but just hold my foot on the brake lightly and it goes away.
Everyone just says brake cleaner and wire brush but not given it a go yet
[Edited on 04-04-2007 by Voyto]
Yep mine is the same, the brakes have been stripped and cleaned and still aint solved them, the noise is so bad it even makes me want 2 get rid  thats why ive come on here 2 ask for help with all the people on here
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Corsa_1800_SRi
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Originally posted by nathy_87
*cough help section,
Wanted a better response so put it in here as after 1yr am still getting no where
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Rob H
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quote:
Originally posted by Corsa_1800_SRi
Are slides the little metal clips around the sides of the pads
Yup, those are the ones. No harm in taking the wheel of and having a good look at the brakes, as you should be able to see if anything's catching  .
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nathy_87
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fair enough
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Corsa_1800_SRi
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quote:
Originally posted by Rob H
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Originally posted by Corsa_1800_SRi
Are slides the little metal clips around the sides of the pads
Yup, those are the ones. No harm in taking the wheel of and having a good look at the brakes, as you should be able to see if anything's catching .
They had the new clips in with the new pads so not them
More suggestions please
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Rob H
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I can't understand why Vaux haven't sorted it under warranty? 
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Corsa_1800_SRi
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Originally posted by Rob H
I can't understand why Vaux haven't sorted it under warranty?
because the noise is neva there wen i go
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Steve X16XE
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Jack it up. Wheels off. Start the car up, and put it in 1st. Now get your ear as close as you can to your brakes.
Even try and video it and put on Youtube.
Double check that everything it tight.
When you get home from work and it's making the noise, Spray water from your hose pipe over your wheels and Brakes. then go for a drive. See if it goes.
Did they change the Discs?
[Edited on 04-04-2007 by Steve X16XE]
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Corsa_1800_SRi
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quote:
Originally posted by Steve X16XE
Jack it up. Wheels off. Start the car up, and put it in 1st. Now get your ear as close as you can to your brakes.
Even try and video it and put on Youtube.
Double check that everything it tight.
When you get home from work and it's making the noise, Spray water from your hose pipe over your wheels and Brakes. then go for a drive. See if it goes.
Did they change the Discs?
[Edited on 04-04-2007 by Steve X16XE]
Ye discs and pads where changed, ive took a video ages ago of the car and you can hear it at the start if you ignore the exhaust.
Also what will happen if i do the first bit you said, sorry if am abit dumb lol
Also the bit about the water it doesnt do it & it doesnt not do it if you get me the noise just starts after ive been driving for about 5mins normally
[Edited on 04-04-2007 by Corsa_1800_SRi]
[Edited on 04-04-2007 by Corsa_1800_SRi]
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Reedy
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i had a similar problem with the 106, realised that i didnt put enough copper grease on it, just reapllied some copper grease and jobs a good en
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Corsa_1800_SRi
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quote:
Originally posted by Reedy
i had a similar problem with the 106, realised that i didnt put enough copper grease on it, just reapllied some copper grease and jobs a good en
Done this but didnt solve the problem
No1 think the piston is seizing??
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Corsa_1800_SRi
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Listen at the start but ignore the zaust and ull here it, its alot worse than this tho
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v493/philipturner14/?action=view¤t=12092006015.flv
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Tom
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Copper slip is the key, my old civic used to do the same from the rear.
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Tom
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quote:
Originally posted by Corsa_1800_SRi
quote:
Originally posted by Reedy
i had a similar problem with the 106, realised that i didnt put enough copper grease on it, just reapllied some copper grease and jobs a good en
Done this but didnt solve the problem
No1 think the piston is seizing??
why would it be a seized piston
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Corsa_1800_SRi
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quote:
Originally posted by Tom
quote:
Originally posted by Corsa_1800_SRi
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Originally posted by Reedy
i had a similar problem with the 106, realised that i didnt put enough copper grease on it, just reapllied some copper grease and jobs a good en
Done this but didnt solve the problem
No1 think the piston is seizing??
why would it be a seized piston
Duno becoz i thought it may be as it sounds like its catching and ive done all the rest of the stuff and i was thinking that when i let off the brake it may not be full going back up causing the pad to catch on the disk slightly
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