"aerorea" ) writes:
> Hi!
>
> For last couple months, I am hearing a periodic click - click sound
> that appears to be coming from the front wheels. The sound goes away
> when I press the break pedal a little bit. This sound disappears
> sometimes completely, and changes its loudness from time to time.
> Lately, I am hearing the clicks almost all the time. So, I guess that
> whetever the problem is - it is getting worse. I would greatly
> appreciate any insight!
>
> My car is Integra 1993. I had a break replacement (calippers and drum)
> about two years ago (10k miles since then). The noise started almost a
> few weeks after break repair. The mechanic that did the replacement
> says that he can't find any problem!!! I also see excessive break dust
> on one of the wheels, and after driving, that wheel is much hotter than
> the others. On rainy days, you can see steam coming from it.
>
> Thank you!
>

The front wheels should be the same temperature when you stop, and should
not be hot unless you have been doing some spirited driving, or just come
to a stop from highway speeds. It sounds like you have at least one brake
dragging, usually because the calipers are binding from dirt or corrosion.
Corrosion is likely if you live in an area where salt is used in winter.
If it is not too bad, it might be corrected by cleaning and relubing the
calipers. Routine maintenance in my part of the world. If it has
progressed further, the calipers may need to be re-built.
Dan

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