Who are our resident professional mechanics?

[def90]

I have a 2002 Wrangler with 210k miles that is making some noises in the brakes/drivetrain that I would like to get figured out before I get stranded halfway between here and Steamboat where I travel for work a bit.

Thanks!

[Great-Kazoo]

mechanics, or techs ? is it happening when you apply the brakes ? which side, front / rear, hard to tell?

[sportbikeco]

In my professional opinion I would look under the car and fix what is making the noise.

[def90]

In my professional opinion I would look under the car and fix what is making the noise.

Have to hang on the bottom while someone else is driving like Keanu in Speed to see what is going on..

It seems to happen when I brake hard and come to a complete stop. When I start rolling again there is a bit of a rubbing/grinding noise that I thought was coming from the back. I originally thought the rear drums were worn and maybe the brakes were rubbing/hanging so I redid the brakes and replaced the drums.. still makes same noise. I also occasionally get a cracking/snapping/grinding sound for a second or two from I think the front left. No noises during regular driving.

[CHA-LEE]

The real question should be........How much am I willing to invest in fixing this hard breaking noise issue on a vehicle worth $4000 or less?

You can easily spend $400 - $500 in parts (Not including labor) in swapping rotors, pads, calipers, and wheel bearings to try and resolve this issue. Is it worth it? Only you know the answer to that.

[TFOGGER]

Does it make the same noises in 4wd? If I had to guess (not hearing it), I'd be inclined to look at the u-joints in the front axle, also check the u-joints in the rear driveshaft. Obviously, inspect the front rotors and pads.

[Ah Pook]

Sounds like time for new brakes.

I don't know any mechanics in Boulder but highly recommend 1st Street Garage in Nederland.

[KS63]

Diagnosing over the internet is futile. My wife complains about her car making "strange" noises when it's just the AC compressor cycling.

[ray1970]

Diagnosing over the internet is futile. My wife complains about her car making "strange" noises when it's just the AC compressor cycling.

Thats awesome. My wife could be dragging a metal trash can down the road wedged under her vehicle and probably wouldn't notice.

[Great-Kazoo]

A customer asked me how can i stop that whine on my bike? I said, leave her home.