Fred wrote:
> The left front brake of my CR-V is howling and I don't know why. My wife
> came home with it this way having left with it in fine condition. I took
> the wheel off and found that the screeching sound is resonating from the pan
> behind the rotor.
>
> I'm not qualified to repair brakes but need an idea whether the car is safe
> to drive to a garage. Any diagnosis would be appreciated as well.
>
> Thanks


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Sounds like a stone is wedged betweent the tin guard and the disk. Maybe
wife drove on some gravel, or fresh road repair? Double check your wheel
nuts that you had off too. Keep in mind that if you tow your CR-V, it
has to be all four wheels off the ground.

'Curly'