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2002 Vauxhall Corsa Repair Question


Topics covered: Wheel, Ticking, Brake caliper.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on July 17, 2010

Noise from drivers wheel

Noises problem
2002 Vauxhall Corsa 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual 54000 miles

iv had a whistling noise coming from the front drivers wheel, It is'nt the brakes sticking or the wheel bearings. it only happens on 15 mile journey or longer and the brake discs are going blue what would you suggest.
Avatar Asked by Emma-lou

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Replied on July 18, 2010

check the brake calipers for sticking on .. the brake disc's are getting too hot if they are going blue ?

Tiny Answered by Dave H (expert)
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Replied on July 18, 2010

Thanks for your replie. The brake calipers are'nt sticking do you have any other suggestions thanks.

Tiny Response from Emma-lou
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Replied on July 18, 2010

something is making the wheel red hot whilst in motion which is causing the disc/rotor to go blue when cooled ? it could be inferior made pads or disc's ? is the other disc also going blue ?

Tiny Answered by Dave H (expert)
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