Binding brakes - Clio 200

[Parky14]

Hi folks,

Wondering if you can let me know the main changes I would notice if my brakes are binding.

• I'm finding that there is a slight 'stickiness' when moving off from a static position (I've been parking with the handbrake barely raised and still noticing that 'unhinging' sound when moving off)
• It also sounds like there is a 'whirring' type noise coming from the rear driver's side wheel when moving off initially

Do these sound like common issues that would come from the brakes binding?

Cheers

 

[JB21]

Has it been raining a lot and or the car stood for days at a time? As this can happen with a build up of surface rust. If not then you can check if a brake is binding by heat within the disc and calliper. There will be a noticeable difference in temp with a binding brake component. You can also jack up the car and spin the wheels to look for more friction on rotation of a wheel.

 

[Usr117063]

As above. There will be surface rust that will need to be cleared, thats the sound. Its been talked about but leave the handbrake off if you can, just leave it gear