L400 brakes

[joedelica]

Trying to determine a sound coming from the front end, and wondering if it may be the brake pads telling me they are low.
The brakes feel fine, but I hear a constant tinny sound that could be the sensors on the pads.
However, when I apply a little bit of brake, the sound is gone.
I can hear it on the left and right side when I have my windows down.
Any ideas?

Thanks,

Joe

[jessef]

if you apply the brake and the sound is gone (scraping sound) then you're correct. replace brake pads time and check rotors (machine/replace if needed)

[RichD]

Don't mess around. Inspect your brakes. Look at pad thickness and rotor condition, look for evidence of brake fluid leaks. You can do this yourself, or...

You can probably get a free inspection if you have a regular mechanic or if you pull into a brake and muffler shop for an estimate. Any oil change place will do a (less qualified) visual inspection as part of the typical service.