Swift - Brakes Playing Orchestra

luky_13 · 24th November 2008, 11:32

I own a SWIFT VXI which has clocked 45,000 KMS in Bangalore. Lately the front discs having started making a noise when braking hard, they sound like a scottish bagpipe playing with maximum bass.
Have the disc pads worn out ? Anyone has an idea what is the life of Swift Brake pads and how much does a replacement cost ?

Thanks.

mclaren1885 · 24th November 2008, 12:52

Not sure if the petrols and diesels have different brake pads but I got mine replaced on my Vdi for 2.5k today. Don't know what these guys are smoking, even the direct import brake pads from Japan for the baleno cost just 1.2k. Btw my car has done 25k kms.

Rehaan · 24th November 2008, 14:19

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Originally Posted by luky_13

... Lately the front discs having started making a noise when braking hard, they sound like a scottish bagpipe playing with maximum bass.....

So its not a screeching sound?

Do you feel any vibration in the steering when this happens?

cya
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luky_13 · 24th November 2008, 14:30

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Originally Posted by Rehaan

So its not a screeching sound?

Do you feel any vibration in the steering when this happens?

cya
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No its not a screeching sound and the steering does'nt vibrate either.

Iswear · 24th November 2008, 21:43

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Originally Posted by mclaren1885

Not sure if the petrols and diesels have different brake pads but I got mine replaced on my Vdi for 2.5k today. Don't know what these guys are smoking, even the direct import brake pads from Japan for the baleno cost just 1.2k. Btw my car has done 25k kms.

Dude, you mean to say your brake pads got worn out at just 25K?

philippose · 25th November 2008, 21:02

I have got a problem with my swift's brakes and i don't know if this is the right thread to tell this. Then again here goes. I took a new swift 2 weeks back and had no problems with the brakes. But now or a day or two whenever i apply the brakes i feel it is not sufficient enough to stop. I don't get any confidence and i feel the stopping distance have also increased. PLEASE HELP

Rehaan · 25th November 2008, 23:10

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Originally Posted by luky_13

No its not a screeching sound and the steering does'nt vibrate either.

Hmm. In that case its hard for me to make a guess without more information. Maybe someone else might be able to help.

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Originally Posted by philippose

...But now or a day or two whenever i apply the brakes i feel it is not sufficient enough to stop. I don't get any confidence and i feel the stopping distance have also increased. PLEASE HELP

Has the brake pedal got noticably harder to press? If so it could be a problem with your brake booster.

cya
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Akshay1234 · 25th November 2008, 23:53

are you sure its not from the rear drums?

philippose · 26th November 2008, 00:01

@ Rehaan : The brakes ain't hard to press. It has the same feel but i feel i got to apply more pressure to the brakes than before to make it stop :(

mclaren1885 · 26th November 2008, 00:17

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Originally Posted by Iswear

Dude, you mean to say your brake pads got worn out at just 25K?

Yes, given that it has been through a lot of fast driving in ghats and town I am not surprised. I change the pads on my baleno once in every 10k kms. But then, thats because the baleno sees the track quite often.

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Originally Posted by philippose

I have got a problem with my swift's brakes and i don't know if this is the right thread to tell this. Then again here goes. I took a new swift 2 weeks back and had no problems with the brakes. But now or a day or two whenever i apply the brakes i feel it is not sufficient enough to stop. I don't get any confidence and i feel the stopping distance have also increased. PLEASE HELP

Rehaan, I think the problem is due to the skinny tires. Thats all. Upgrading rubber will surely help the braking.

SirAlec · 26th November 2008, 01:09

the first question first! Is your Vxi with ABS option??

philippose · 26th November 2008, 09:54

@mclaren1885 : the tyres aint an issue here as i am running on 205/60 R14 Potenza.

mtnrajdeep · 26th November 2008, 10:37

I have a VDi with ABS and nowadays the rear brakes make a whistling sound whenever I brake slightly hard. Braking slowly and not putting much pressure on the brakes does not produce this sound!

anyone has an idea on what the reason could be?

luky_13 · 26th November 2008, 10:39

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Originally Posted by SirAlec

the first question first! Is your Vxi with ABS option??

Non ABS, standard VXI

Swifty2008 · 26th November 2008, 10:47

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Originally Posted by mtnrajdeep

I have a VDi with ABS and nowadays the rear brakes make a whistling sound whenever I brake slightly hard. Braking slowly and not putting much pressure on the brakes does not produce this sound!

anyone has an idea on what the reason could be?

Probably you should get your brake pads cleaned, brake liners and ABS checked up.

24th November 2008, 11:32	#1
luky_13 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 580 Thanked: 156 Times View My Garage	Swift - Brakes Playing Orchestra I own a SWIFT VXI which has clocked 45,000 KMS in Bangalore. Lately the front discs having started making a noise when braking hard, they sound like a scottish bagpipe playing with maximum bass. Have the disc pads worn out ? Anyone has an idea what is the life of Swift Brake pads and how much does a replacement cost ? Thanks.
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24th November 2008, 12:52	#2
mclaren1885 BANNED Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bangalore (the city of modded cars) !! Posts: 4,820 Thanked: 45 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (10)	Not sure if the petrols and diesels have different brake pads but I got mine replaced on my Vdi for 2.5k today. Don't know what these guys are smoking, even the direct import brake pads from Japan for the baleno cost just 1.2k. Btw my car has done 25k kms.
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25th November 2008, 21:02	#6
philippose BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Adoor/Abudhabi Posts: 33 Thanked: Once View My Garage	I have got a problem with my swift's brakes and i don't know if this is the right thread to tell this. Then again here goes. I took a new swift 2 weeks back and had no problems with the brakes. But now or a day or two whenever i apply the brakes i feel it is not sufficient enough to stop. I don't get any confidence and i feel the stopping distance have also increased. PLEASE HELP
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25th November 2008, 23:53	#8
Akshay1234 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 10,265 Thanked: 12,317 Times	are you sure its not from the rear drums?
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26th November 2008, 00:01	#9
philippose BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Adoor/Abudhabi Posts: 33 Thanked: Once View My Garage	@ Rehaan : The brakes ain't hard to press. It has the same feel but i feel i got to apply more pressure to the brakes than before to make it stop :(
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26th November 2008, 01:09	#11
SirAlec Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: zxc Posts: 3,393 Thanked: 726 Times	the first question first! Is your Vxi with ABS option??
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26th November 2008, 09:54	#12
philippose BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Adoor/Abudhabi Posts: 33 Thanked: Once View My Garage	@mclaren1885 : the tyres aint an issue here as i am running on 205/60 R14 Potenza.
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26th November 2008, 10:37	#13
mtnrajdeep BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 904 Thanked: 338 Times View My Garage	I have a VDi with ABS and nowadays the rear brakes make a whistling sound whenever I brake slightly hard. Braking slowly and not putting much pressure on the brakes does not produce this sound! anyone has an idea on what the reason could be?
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