I have an '08 SL hatchback with odd noises coming from (I think) the front driver's side wheel. It's a light 'chk' 'chk' 'chk' scraping sound. The sound isn't always present. I notice it mostly when I drive at night after the car has been parked for awhile. When it's there, the sound increases and decreases in tempo according to the speed of the vehicle and the noise is present whether I'm braking or not. The car has about 57,000 miles on it and still has the stock pads. According to the dealer at the time of the last oil change (about three months ago) the pads had 5mm left on all four wheels. I have not noticed any changes in the braking performance other than increased travel due to the pads wearing. No vibration or mushiness.
I am about to take a road trip of approximately 1,000 miles. Is this something I should have checked out before the trip?
I am about to take a road trip of approximately 1,000 miles. Is this something I should have checked out before the trip?