Nottingham5 Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 Hi All, New to the group, I have a Ford Focus mk1 1.6 automatic, no issues up until now! Where to start ... When pressing the brake to slow down there's a noise coming from the front of the car (suspected brake pads/discs) With it being an auto if I keep my foot on the brake pedal my car starts making a hicup/chugging sound which can be felt on the steering wheel - to stop it I put it in park and handbrake Any ideas as it's driving me crazy!! (Nothing appeared on the diagnostic machine) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 sounds to me like its probably a warped disk? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nottingham5 Posted December 17, 2015 Author Share Posted December 17, 2015 I'm going to change both pads and discs to see if it eliminates the issue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 definitely worth it, you can get some on eBay cheap enough. I bought all four corners, a disk and pads on there, £90 in total, still got them on, not had an issue and they are superb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamweb Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 Don't forget to smear the metal to metal contact areas with copper paste.A smear on the back of the disc where there is contact with the hub is a good idea as well,this might prevent squeaks. Sent from my iPad using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nottingham5 Posted December 17, 2015 Author Share Posted December 17, 2015 Smashing thanks so much for your help it's appreciated! Everything took on board and in the mechanics on Sunday!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nottingham5 Posted December 20, 2015 Author Share Posted December 20, 2015 Brakes changed no change we've found major play in the diff so going to change gearbox ... Anyone know what's transmission fluid is needed it's a 1.6 auto mk1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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