Weird brake noise

[Zoki]

So yesterday my car started making a weird noise on the front left.

Now you can only really hear it at low speed... below 10mph, you can't really hear anything above 10mph.

The noise disappears as soon as I press the brake pedal.

Trying to find answers on Google but not getting anything conclusive.

Any ideas?

[jimbob82]

what sort of noise, a squeal, squeak, or grind?

[Zoki]

Its more of a grind and as soon as I apply pressure to the brakes it goes away. Only obvious at very low speed too.

Very weird as I've never had this before.

[jimbob82]

when were they replaced last? it could be that they're getting due for replacement, depending on the make pads sometimes make all sorts of strange noises when they're getting low.

[andyiley]

Zoki said:

Its more of a grind and as soon as I apply pressure to the brakes it goes away. Only obvious at very low speed too.

Very weird as I've never had this before.

Sounds like either some grit etc. caught in the pad or the pads/discs/both need replacing.

[Zoki]

I didn't manage to see any stone in there but I didn't take the pads off. I changed my pads 17000 miles ago, however I noticed that my Mazda dealer put a note that the N/S was more worn and there is possible sticking in carrier.

[VinceFox]

Pop the wheel off, let the dog see the rabbit.

[andyiley]

Zoki said:

I didn't manage to see any stone in there but I didn't take the pads off. I changed my pads 17000 miles ago, however I noticed that my Mazda dealer put a note that the N/S was more worn and there is possible sticking in carrier.

It sounds like you may have identified a likely culprit yourself then.

^^^^^^ What he said.

Get the caliper & pads off & check it properly to help diagnosis.