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""flapping" Noise When Braking

mrmercury09uk
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Hello all,

I wonder if someone can shed some light on this matter before I take it to my local mechanic. When I brake there appears to be some kind of flapping or rubbing type noise that gets slower as i'm slowing down. Its only just apppeared. I was told it might be my brake disc or pads so I bought and fitted some brand new ones but that has not solved the issue. My car is a P reg Ford Fiesta Flight.

Has anyone ever encountered this issue?

Thanks again

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    Hello all,

    I wonder if someone can shed some light on this matter before I take it to my local mechanic. When I brake there appears to be some kind of flapping or rubbing type noise that gets slower as i'm slowing down. Its only just apppeared. I was told it might be my brake disc or pads so I bought and fitted some brand new ones but that has not solved the issue. My car is a P reg Ford Fiesta Flight.

    Has anyone ever encountered this issue?

    Thanks again

    Hello mate i have the same issue with my fiesta flight but mines on 51 plate. when i brake i hear a flapping noise thats gets slower has i slow down its driveing me mad werid thing is i havent heared it for a while since we have had this hot weather but soon has it rains or ive had the jet wash at the wheel the noise comes back. but my breaks feel spot on.

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    Hello mate i have the same issue with my fiesta flight but mines on 51 plate. when i brake i hear a flapping noise thats gets slower has i slow down its driveing me mad werid thing is i havent heared it for a while since we have had this hot weather but soon has it rains or ive had the jet wash at the wheel the noise comes back. but my breaks feel spot on.

    Mine is also a flight and as you say, there is no strange odd or unusual feeling with my brakes at all. They feel fine. I may take it to my local mechanic to give it a once over. If he can pinpoint a problem i'll let you know.

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    Mine is also a flight and as you say, there is no strange odd or unusual feeling with my brakes at all. They feel fine. I may take it to my local mechanic to give it a once over. If he can pinpoint a problem i'll let you know.

    Cheers mate let us know how you get on thanks.

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