Something wrong with my wheels.

[krickl]

I have an 04 automatic vibe. and anytime i go past 40 miles an hour and let it coast my two front wheels start singing to me it sounds like those glass cups when u rub ur finger on the rim.Any ideas what it could be ?

[RePo]

It's the screech tabs on the front brakes. The brake pads are worn to their service limits and there is a small tab that rubs the disc to create that audible alert.

[lovemyraffe]

Does it happen only on particular roads?If I get on the freeway and head south, for the first 5 miles or so I get a similar singing sound but then it goes away. This will happen with no matter what car you are in. It started after the road was resurfaced. The crazy singing road.

[Sublimewind]

Quote, originally posted by RePo »It's the screech tabs on the front brakes. The brake pads are worn to their service limits and there is a small tab that rubs the disc to create that audible alert.I would say this, but it's usually noticeable at all speed.. and more-so when you hit the brakes.. Sounds like at least a brake job is on order.. If it's something you could do yourself, I have a tutorial on it, shows all the major points of the service.. Some "brake quiet" on the pads could be in order as well..

[vibolista]

What tires and what kind of road surface? I had a set of Michelins a hundred years ago that made a nice little whine on smooth tar or smooth super slab at 40 to 60 mph. If you hear a screech when you apply the brakes, that's the front wear indicator and time for new pads.