changed old springs for new springs making a screeching noise from drivers side brake

[nathanw06]

changed my old 35mm springs for a new set all round, the job is done propper, but when i got in my car and drove off the brake warning light came on my dashboard and the front drivers side brake is screeching when you set off every now and then, anyone had this problem or even got an idea on what this could be ??? thanks nathan

[Captain Answer]

It would probably help us if you told us what sort of car this was on.You ofcourse had a four wheel allignment for castor, camber, track and toe following this work or sufficiently marked the suspension that you know its in the right place? Have you established if it's the brake? Place the necessary corner on some stands with the wheel off and check the caliper and rotation of the brake disk, also inspect the suspension for any sign of movement.

[nathanw06]

It would probably help us if you told us what sort of car this was on.You ofcourse had a four wheel allignment for castor, camber, track and toe following this work or sufficiently marked the suspension that you know its in the right place? Have you established if it's the brake? Place the necessary corner on some stands with the wheel off and check the caliper and rotation of the brake disk, also inspect the suspension for any sign of movement.

its a vw mk 4 golf 98 and i havnt had it alligned, the brake pads and disc on the front look brilliant they dont have that much wear in them, so you think it would be better to get it alligned first and i will check the caliper and the rotation of the disc now, and i will get back to you cheers captin

[Captain Answer]

its a vw mk 4 golf 98 and i havnt had it alligned, the brake pads and disc on the front look brilliant they dont have that much wear in them, so you think it would be better to get it alligned first and i will check the caliper and the rotation of the disc now, and i will get back to you cheers captin

It's not wear you're interested in, its if the disk will rotate without fouling. I'd check your wheel bearing too whilst you're there.

Allignment will need to be done by somewhere with the right kit - ATS etc do not usually have this but a search on yellow pages will find you one locally.

[special1]

hi, I have a audi a6 1.8t and its on the second engine...that works fine and all is good. when i am starting my car i can hear noises when i turn my steering wheel and i can hear a spingy sound from the from driver corner,,,, i am not very mechanical but feel this is my first point of contact....i dont like using mechanics cause of terrible experiences or fitters as i call them please can any one help