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Kirstykix · Sep 3rd, 2003, 08:09 AM

When i go over bumps braking there is a scraping noise which sounds like metal scraping along the floor. It's horrible. Is this normal??! And no i don't fly over bumps, i slow down beforehand, but sometimes i have to brake on a bump and then it makes the noise.

HELP!

Kirstykix · Aug 4th, 2004, 08:11 AM

Ok, i just assumed this was me being silly and overprotective of my car but it still does it and this morning i thought the bottom of my car had fallen out! I came up to a set of traffic lights, braked and when i put my foot on the brake pedal, it felt like it was going to go straight through the floor and made that horrible scraping noise and there was not a bump in the road, anyone else experience this?

ButtonIt · Aug 4th, 2004, 08:14 AM

How many miles have you done in your car Kirsty?

tagheuer · Aug 4th, 2004, 08:18 AM

It sound like brake pads how old is the car and when was the last service?

Kirstykix · Aug 4th, 2004, 08:19 AM

Nearly 25K...

Kirstykix · Aug 4th, 2004, 08:20 AM

Last Service was about 2 weeks ago!!! Had 2 new front tyres and brake discs and pads! It feels like it's coming from the bottom of my car.

tagheuer · Aug 4th, 2004, 08:46 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Kirstykix

Ok, i just assumed this was me being silly and overprotective of my car but it still does it and this morning i thought the bottom of my car had fallen out! I came up to a set of traffic lights, braked and when i put my foot on the brake pedal, it felt like it was going to go straight through the floor and made that horrible scraping noise and there was not a bump in the road, anyone else experience this?

It does sound like brakes, I would take it in to have it looked at!!

How did you get on with the office next door (about spoiler)?

Kirstykix · Aug 4th, 2004, 08:50 AM

Ok thanks, i'll see if i can take it in today. Just thought maybe it was me, i suppose it's not really something that would get looked at when it is serviced. Thanks for the advice

Haven't been there yet, will do it around lunchtime. I'll keep ya posted!

dmholmes · Aug 4th, 2004, 03:01 PM

You sure it's not just the ABS kicking in? I have noticed the same behavior on mine but it is obviosuly the ABS trying to do its thing. The ABS system seems to be a touch on the sensitive side compared to other systems I have driven.

Kirstykix · Aug 4th, 2004, 03:25 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by dmholmes

You sure it's not just the ABS kicking in? I have noticed the same behavior on mine but it is obviosuly the ABS trying to do its thing. The ABS system seems to be a touch on the sensitive side compared to other systems I have driven.

It's like a metal against floor, like when i press against the pedal something comes out the bottom and scrapes along the floor. I haven't been to the dealers yet to check it out but i'm going tomorrow to get a quote for my spoiler so i'll ask them then.

ButtonIt · Aug 4th, 2004, 03:30 PM

Brakes are important Kirsty, please don't put it off for too long

dmholmes · Aug 4th, 2004, 03:46 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Kirstykix

It's like a metal against floor, like when i press against the pedal something comes out the bottom and scrapes along the floor. I haven't been to the dealers yet to check it out but i'm going tomorrow to get a quote for my spoiler so i'll ask them then.

The fact that it only happens over bumps (is this correct?) still makes me suspect the ABS. If the noise happens all the time when braking, then there is certainly something wrong with the brakes. See if it makes the same type of noise if you apply them firmly on a gravel surface.

Kirstykix · Aug 4th, 2004, 04:09 PM

If it is the ABS system, is that what it is supposed to do? Is that the noise and the thuddering through the brake pedal you are supposed to hear?

tagheuer · Aug 4th, 2004, 04:14 PM

You are only supposed to get a tudding sensation through your foot you shouldn't be getting the "metal against the floor sound" you described. Unless you have a nail in your tire

tagheuer · Aug 4th, 2004, 04:19 PM

Your just driving around like a mad woman aren't you

dmholmes · Aug 4th, 2004, 04:20 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by tagheuer

You are only supposed to get a tudding sensation through your foot you shouldn't be getting the "metal against the floor sound" you described. Unless you have a nail in your tire

Ok, now you've got me wondering about mine too, thanks a lot

Now I'm going to have to take mine out for a thrash tonight to see exactly what kind of noise it makes.

dmholmes · Aug 4th, 2004, 04:22 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Kirstykix

If it is the ABS system, is that what it is supposed to do? Is that the noise and the thuddering through the brake pedal you are supposed to hear?

The pulsing of the pedal is normal. The noise has seemed to me to be a little on the loud side and now I'm not sure what "normal" for a Mini is (thanks to tagheuer).

ButtonIt · Aug 4th, 2004, 04:30 PM

My ABS makes a right racket when it goes off, but no metal scrapey noises

MINIALEX · Aug 4th, 2004, 04:48 PM

my bet is that its the plastic lip in the bottom of the front bumper.

My 2004 S scrapes on speed bumps and it does sound like metal scraping. You can feel along the botton of the front bumper where it catches.

I bet you havent got SS+, this is the first of the three MINI's ive had and does it because of the softened 2004 MY suspension.

Kirstykix · Aug 4th, 2004, 06:46 PM

I have got SS+, it's not my front bumper cos believe me i *know* what that sounds like

I must drive over - and i'm not kidding - 30 bumps on my way to work, hit them too fast and scrapy bumper, hit them too fast and brake going over them scrapy noise under car, nasty brake pedal! Oh i dunno, i'll go take it to the nice BMW people tomorrow and see if they can see anything wrong. Thanks for all your suggestions though peeps

Sep 3rd, 2003, 08:09 AM	#1
Kirstykix MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Orpington, Kent Local Time: 09:32 PM Posts: 334 Offline	Bad Bumps! When i go over bumps braking there is a scraping noise which sounds like metal scraping along the floor. It's horrible. Is this normal??! And no i don't fly over bumps, i slow down beforehand, but sometimes i have to brake on a bump and then it makes the noise. HELP! *March 2003, Mini Cooper, Solid Black, White Roof, White Bonnet Stripes, Red Tartan Kaleido/leather, Chilli Pack, SSP, 6 CD Changer, Cassette Boost Bootiful!! - Now gone But still got the MINI spirit

Aug 4th, 2004, 08:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
Kirstykix MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Orpington, Kent Local Time: 09:32 PM Posts: 334 Offline	Ok, i just assumed this was me being silly and overprotective of my car but it still does it and this morning i thought the bottom of my car had fallen out! I came up to a set of traffic lights, braked and when i put my foot on the brake pedal, it felt like it was going to go straight through the floor and made that horrible scraping noise and there was not a bump in the road, anyone else experience this? *March 2003, Mini Cooper, Solid Black, White Roof, White Bonnet Stripes, Red Tartan Kaleido/leather, Chilli Pack, SSP, 6 CD Changer, Cassette Boost Bootiful!! - Now gone But still got the MINI spirit

Aug 4th, 2004, 08:14 AM	#3 (permalink)
ButtonIt The Disorganiser My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Waiting for others Local Time: 09:32 PM Posts: 15,546 Offline	How many miles have you done in your car Kirsty? Sponsor our Rickshaw team, please click here for info

Aug 4th, 2004, 08:18 AM	#4 (permalink)
tagheuer MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2004 Local Time: 09:32 PM Posts: 132 Offline	It sound like brake pads how old is the car and when was the last service? http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/18658/45504.jpg yesterdays tomorrow is today

Aug 4th, 2004, 08:19 AM	#5 (permalink)
Kirstykix MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Orpington, Kent Local Time: 09:32 PM Posts: 334 Offline	Nearly 25K... *March 2003, Mini Cooper, Solid Black, White Roof, White Bonnet Stripes, Red Tartan Kaleido/leather, Chilli Pack, SSP, 6 CD Changer, Cassette Boost Bootiful!! - Now gone But still got the MINI spirit

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Aug 4th, 2004, 08:20 AM	#6 (permalink)
Kirstykix MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Orpington, Kent Local Time: 09:32 PM Posts: 334 Offline	Last Service was about 2 weeks ago!!! Had 2 new front tyres and brake discs and pads! It feels like it's coming from the bottom of my car. *March 2003, Mini Cooper, Solid Black, White Roof, White Bonnet Stripes, Red Tartan Kaleido/leather, Chilli Pack, SSP, 6 CD Changer, Cassette Boost Bootiful!! - Now gone But still got the MINI spirit

Aug 4th, 2004, 08:46 AM	#7 (permalink)
tagheuer MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2004 Local Time: 09:32 PM Posts: 132 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Kirstykix Ok, i just assumed this was me being silly and overprotective of my car but it still does it and this morning i thought the bottom of my car had fallen out! I came up to a set of traffic lights, braked and when i put my foot on the brake pedal, it felt like it was going to go straight through the floor and made that horrible scraping noise and there was not a bump in the road, anyone else experience this? It does sound like brakes, I would take it in to have it looked at!! How did you get on with the office next door (about spoiler)? http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/18658/45504.jpg yesterdays tomorrow is today

Aug 4th, 2004, 08:50 AM	#8 (permalink)
Kirstykix MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Orpington, Kent Local Time: 09:32 PM Posts: 334 Offline	Ok thanks, i'll see if i can take it in today. Just thought maybe it was me, i suppose it's not really something that would get looked at when it is serviced. Thanks for the advice Haven't been there yet, will do it around lunchtime. I'll keep ya posted! *March 2003, Mini Cooper, Solid Black, White Roof, White Bonnet Stripes, Red Tartan Kaleido/leather, Chilli Pack, SSP, 6 CD Changer, Cassette Boost Bootiful!! - Now gone But still got the MINI spirit

Aug 4th, 2004, 03:01 PM	#9 (permalink)
dmholmes MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Upstate NY Local Time: 04:32 PM Posts: 356 Offline	You sure it's not just the ABS kicking in? I have noticed the same behavior on mine but it is obviosuly the ABS trying to do its thing. The ABS system seems to be a touch on the sensitive side compared to other systems I have driven. 2004 Winning Blue Mazda RX-8

Aug 4th, 2004, 03:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
Kirstykix MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Orpington, Kent Local Time: 09:32 PM Posts: 334 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by dmholmes You sure it's not just the ABS kicking in? I have noticed the same behavior on mine but it is obviosuly the ABS trying to do its thing. The ABS system seems to be a touch on the sensitive side compared to other systems I have driven. It's like a metal against floor, like when i press against the pedal something comes out the bottom and scrapes along the floor. I haven't been to the dealers yet to check it out but i'm going tomorrow to get a quote for my spoiler so i'll ask them then. *March 2003, Mini Cooper, Solid Black, White Roof, White Bonnet Stripes, Red Tartan Kaleido/leather, Chilli Pack, SSP, 6 CD Changer, Cassette Boost Bootiful!! - Now gone But still got the MINI spirit

Aug 4th, 2004, 03:30 PM	#11 (permalink)
ButtonIt The Disorganiser My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Waiting for others Local Time: 09:32 PM Posts: 15,546 Offline	Brakes are important Kirsty, please don't put it off for too long Sponsor our Rickshaw team, please click here for info

Aug 4th, 2004, 03:46 PM	#12 (permalink)
dmholmes MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Upstate NY Local Time: 04:32 PM Posts: 356 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Kirstykix It's like a metal against floor, like when i press against the pedal something comes out the bottom and scrapes along the floor. I haven't been to the dealers yet to check it out but i'm going tomorrow to get a quote for my spoiler so i'll ask them then. The fact that it only happens over bumps (is this correct?) still makes me suspect the ABS. If the noise happens all the time when braking, then there is certainly something wrong with the brakes. See if it makes the same type of noise if you apply them firmly on a gravel surface. 2004 Winning Blue Mazda RX-8

Aug 4th, 2004, 04:09 PM	#13 (permalink)
Kirstykix MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Orpington, Kent Local Time: 09:32 PM Posts: 334 Offline	If it is the ABS system, is that what it is supposed to do? Is that the noise and the thuddering through the brake pedal you are supposed to hear? *March 2003, Mini Cooper, Solid Black, White Roof, White Bonnet Stripes, Red Tartan Kaleido/leather, Chilli Pack, SSP, 6 CD Changer, Cassette Boost Bootiful!! - Now gone But still got the MINI spirit

Aug 4th, 2004, 04:14 PM	#14 (permalink)
tagheuer MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2004 Local Time: 09:32 PM Posts: 132 Offline	You are only supposed to get a tudding sensation through your foot you shouldn't be getting the "metal against the floor sound" you described. Unless you have a nail in your tire http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/18658/45504.jpg yesterdays tomorrow is today

Aug 4th, 2004, 04:19 PM	#15 (permalink)
tagheuer MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2004 Local Time: 09:32 PM Posts: 132 Offline	Your just driving around like a mad woman aren't you http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/18658/45504.jpg yesterdays tomorrow is today

Aug 4th, 2004, 04:20 PM	#16 (permalink)
dmholmes MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Upstate NY Local Time: 04:32 PM Posts: 356 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by tagheuer You are only supposed to get a tudding sensation through your foot you shouldn't be getting the "metal against the floor sound" you described. Unless you have a nail in your tire Ok, now you've got me wondering about mine too, thanks a lot Now I'm going to have to take mine out for a thrash tonight to see exactly what kind of noise it makes. 2004 Winning Blue Mazda RX-8

Aug 4th, 2004, 04:22 PM	#17 (permalink)
dmholmes MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Upstate NY Local Time: 04:32 PM Posts: 356 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Kirstykix If it is the ABS system, is that what it is supposed to do? Is that the noise and the thuddering through the brake pedal you are supposed to hear? The pulsing of the pedal is normal. The noise has seemed to me to be a little on the loud side and now I'm not sure what "normal" for a Mini is (thanks to tagheuer). 2004 Winning Blue Mazda RX-8

Aug 4th, 2004, 04:30 PM	#18 (permalink)
ButtonIt The Disorganiser My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Waiting for others Local Time: 09:32 PM Posts: 15,546 Offline	My ABS makes a right racket when it goes off, but no metal scrapey noises Sponsor our Rickshaw team, please click here for info

Aug 4th, 2004, 04:48 PM	#19 (permalink)
MINIALEX MINI2 Master Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: LEICESTERSHIRE Local Time: 09:32 PM Posts: 1,077 Offline	my bet is that its the plastic lip in the bottom of the front bumper. My 2004 S scrapes on speed bumps and it does sound like metal scraping. You can feel along the botton of the front bumper where it catches. I bet you havent got SS+, this is the first of the three MINI's ive had and does it because of the softened 2004 MY suspension. Cometh the Hour, Cometh the MINI

Aug 4th, 2004, 06:46 PM	#20 (permalink)
Kirstykix MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Orpington, Kent Local Time: 09:32 PM Posts: 334 Offline	I have got SS+, it's not my front bumper cos believe me i know what that sounds like I must drive over - and i'm not kidding - 30 bumps on my way to work, hit them too fast and scrapy bumper, hit them too fast and brake going over them scrapy noise under car, nasty brake pedal! Oh i dunno, i'll go take it to the nice BMW people tomorrow and see if they can see anything wrong. Thanks for all your suggestions though peeps *March 2003, Mini Cooper, Solid Black, White Roof, White Bonnet Stripes, Red Tartan Kaleido/leather, Chilli Pack, SSP, 6 CD Changer, Cassette Boost Bootiful!! - Now gone But still got the MINI spirit

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