Bryan Canter wrote:

> This is driving me nuts. I noticed yesterday that my Accord 2000 is
> making a noise while driving on the highway. My first thought was
> that it sounds like a small metal wire being dragged on the road. But
> it comes and goes (for long intervals). So it can't be that. And I
> stopped and checked for any dangling metal parts underneath the body.
> I did not see anything that would come in contact with the road.
>
> If I listen carefully, the noise is like a small metal ring rotating
> really fast on a metal rod. No sound on stopping or when in reverse.
> But then the reverse driving is so infrequent that that may not be a
> correct assumption. You know, sometimes it does not make that noise
> while going forward too.
>
> I opened the windows and the noise got louder so it is probably on the
> outside. (On the highway, the wind and traffic noise does not make it
> appear louder, but on smaller roads it definitely seems so) I have not
> opened the hood because there is no noise while the car is stationary
> and driving with an open hood is a little dangerous, I am told. ;-)
> (And I would take the risk if there was a way to look inside while
> driving with an open hood.)
>
> It even reminds me of the 'belt' noise some old cars make on starting
> (mostly) in winter. But *that* noise is louder and comes even while
> standing.
>
> And one more thing as it maybe important -- I noticed that pressing
> the brake pedal sometimes stops it. So it makes me think it might be
> related to the clicks I felt in the brake pedal a few days back. Like
> some metal wire coming in the way of pressing the pedal. That went
> away after a few days.
>
> Do you think I should take it to the shop and have it looked at right
> away or can I wait a few weeks for the next scheduled service (in
> about 4 weeks now).
>
> Thanks and kind regards,
> bc

could it be the disk brake wear indicators??