Car Repairs Master Thread

[myi]

It is normally when applying the brakes but can also be when releasing them, disk brake wear indicator?
 I just put new front rotors and pads.

Will order the same for the rear. But it's not the wear indicator. It sounds like something crackly.

CV axle. I'll have to take a look.
Was hit by a school bus in the front end trying to make a turn around the corner and car was on the round about on the block. Thinking it can be from that. Changed the tire and rim as well as some body work. But didn't think anything else got damaged.

I'll attach the videos i took of the noises as soon as it uploads to the cloud.

[CountValentine]

Noise coming from front or rear brakes? You use anti-sequel compound on the back of the pads? Can the caliper be sticking?

[myi]

Noise coming from front or rear brakes? You use anti-sequel compond on the back of the pads?

Not the brakes per se. It's more from the brake pedal when pulling out of a spot or when your driving really slow under 3mph. As you release from the brake pedal you hear crackle sounds. Like a cvetch from the brake pedal. No grinding or scraping from the pads or rotors.

 And yes I used copper anti seize on all moving parts and on the pads and edges. Backing plate.
https://www.amazon.com/Permatex-09128-Copper-Anti-Seize-Lubricant/dp/B000HBM8HU/
 That item above is what I used. actually need another bottle. ChrisFix seems to like that bottle over a $6 bottle here. https://www.amazon.com/Permatex-80071-Anti-Seize-Lubricant-Bottle/dp/B000FW7VGE/
 And silicone paste for the caliper pins.

[myi]

Noise coming from front or rear brakes? You use anti-sequel compound on the back of the pads? Can the caliper be sticking?

Here's the brake noise. Best I can capture of the Cvetching noise.

And for the steering wheel, this is what it sounds like.
Fairly new car with 23k miles, shouldn't be making noises already.

[CountValentine]

Not the brakes per se. It's more from the brake pedal when pulling out of a spot or when your driving really slow under 3mph. As you release from the brake pedal you hear crackle sounds. Like a cvetch from the brake pedal. No grinding or scraping from the pads or rotors.

 And yes I used copper anti seize on all moving parts and on the pads and edges. Backing plate.
https://www.amazon.com/Permatex-09128-Copper-Anti-Seize-Lubricant/dp/B000HBM8HU/
 That item above is what I used. actually need another bottle. ChrisFix seems to like that bottle over a $6 bottle here. https://www.amazon.com/Permatex-80071-Anti-Seize-Lubricant-Bottle/dp/B000FW7VGE/
 And silicone paste for the caliper pins.

I having been using the copper anti-seize since the beginning of time but not on brake parts.

For all brake parts (pins/back of pads/contact points) I use: https://www.amazon.com/Permatex-20353-Ultra-Brake-Caliper/dp/B000HBM85C?th=1

[myi]

I having been using the copper anti-seize since the beginning of time but not on brake parts.

For all brake parts (pins/back of pads/contact points) I use: https://www.amazon.com/Permatex-20353-Ultra-Brake-Caliper/dp/B000HBM85C?th=1

What is it? A silicone paste? Anti zeize idea? I see it says synthetic, though I'm not sure what that means.

[CountValentine]

What is it? A silicone paste? Anti zeize idea? I see it says synthetic, though I'm not sure what that means.

Synthetic is chemicals to imitate the natural product AFAIK. Its consistency is more of a gel than a paste.
Is used to lubricate all brake parts and as an anti-squeal, not as anti-seize.

[myi]

Synthetic is chemicals to imitate the natural product AFAIK. Its consistency is more of a gel than a paste.
Is used to lubricate all brake parts and as an anti-squeal, not as anti-seize.

Interesting.  Didn't know there was a difference.
 You would think being that I won't seize because the it's lubricated it won't squeal either.
  When something's lubricated properly in allows for free movement without any friction.

[Eliyohu]

Anyone familiar with getting reimbursed for a Toyota Customer Support program?

[gns]

my check engine light and slip indicator turn on the same time only when i go over 60 mph and the car starts to shake and acts weird??
anyone has any insight to the issue??
thanks in advanced!!!!!!!!

efsher the brakes and rotors??

[myi]

my check engine light and slip indicator turn on the same time only when i go over 60 mph and the car starts to shake and acts weird??
anyone has any insight to the issue??
thanks in advanced!!!!!!!!

efsher the brakes and rotors??

check tires, brakes. Rotors. Brake fluid.

[chinagel]

Just my front ac stopped working, back works fine. Just a fuse? Something else?

Changed the blower. Worked fine for a couple months and then stopped again. I thought it may be because it was a cheap part so I tried with another blower. This time it worked for a few minutes before stopping. Any ideas? @modechai

[CountValentine]

Changed the blower. Worked fine for a couple months and then stopped again. I thought it may be because it was a cheap part so I tried with another blower. This time it worked for a few minutes before stopping. Any ideas? @modechai

Are you sure the blower motors are bad? Can it be when you take them in/out something else is moving (connector) and they start working?

[chinagel]

Are you sure the blower motors are bad? Can it be when you take them in/out something else is moving (connector) and they start working?

Im pretty sure the blower is fine. Im just trying to figure what it could be, other than playing with connection.

[CountValentine]

Im pretty sure the blower is fine. Im just trying to figure what it could be, other than playing with connection.

If it is intermittent then connections would be something to look at. A wiring diagram would be extremely helpful.

[WonderingYid]

my check engine light and slip indicator turn on the same time only when i go over 60 mph and the car starts to shake and acts weird??
anyone has any insight to the issue??
thanks in advanced!!!!!!!!

efsher the brakes and rotors??

Im going to assume it’s a Toyota. If it shakes over a certain speed, make sure the wheels are balanced properly.

[ual902]

Any car mechanic recommendations in Brooklyn preferably near CH ? It's a break pad/rotor issue

[myi]

Any car mechanic recommendations in Brooklyn preferably near CH ? It's a break pad/rotor issue

For such an issue. Any mechanic should be fine.

[Yo ssi]

For such an issue. Any mechanic should be fine.

Some even rent out your car for you!

[WonderingYid]

Some even rent out your car for you!

You'll need to elaborate on that.