maxi-glasgow Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 In the past week at random times I hear a whistling sound, at first I thought one of the air vents wasn't shut properly as that the type of whistle it is. Then I noticed I can hear it if I open my window, so it seems to be coming from the drivers wheel. If I even just touch the brakes it stops. Now I don't know if this is a coincidence or not but I had two new front Bridgestone tyres fitted in Kwik Fit last Monday and it must have been Tuesday or Wednesday I first noticed this whistling sound. And the guy in Kwik Fit said I will need brake pads shortly, didn't need them right now but there were around 5mm on them.... I know they will probably fit the cheapest of the cheap pads but he said they do a lifetime guarantee, so while you own the car if it needs new pads they are supplied and fitted FOC....for life. Sounds a great deal, but then I was thinking I might only change the pads once in my ownership of the car anyway as they are probably more expensive than anywhere else and it would only be cost effective if I got 2 or more changes out of the deal. Anyway, that's a side issue. Is it the pads causing the whistling or something else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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srobrien Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Dont get quickfit pads, you will regret it. The zed is a heavy performance car and needs performance brakes otherwise you might find yourself going through the car in front. R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xyyman Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Don't stint on brake parts particularly on a performance car. There are plenty of good quality brands readily available, I suspect Quikfit aren't one of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxi-glasgow Posted May 13, 2009 Author Share Posted May 13, 2009 I don't know if they offer a selection of brake pads, I wouldn't get anything less than the Redstuff pads or better anyway. But the question still remains, could it be the brakes causing this whistling sound? Although I think I have really answered that myself with the fact it stops if I touch the brake pedal... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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