i drive a 95 civic ex coupe with no engine mods other than a strut bar and its dropped on eibach pro-kits, stock shocks, and 95 gsr rims. Today, i drove up to my garage and when i was driving, heard this loud metal grinding noise. IT was like to metal saw blades scratching each other, similar to 2 knives going against another. The noise is definatly on the front drivers side and seems to be coming from the wheel area. My clutch doesnt seem isnt slipping and the noise occurs during when i push in the clutch somemtimes, presssing gas a bit and letting off. Also, only happens in the beginning of first gear. Any help or ideas are greatly appreciated. Sorry for the LONG post. Thanks

 

check brake pads, and axle.

 

well said. I would suggest replacing brake pads. sounds like your brake pads are gone.

 

could be just ur pads rubbing against the rotor. check the rotor for any weird wearlines and such...

 

better not ride around too long with no break pads

 

Sounds to me like the clutch bearing.

 

what is this and how much to get it replaced by the dealer?

 

Resurface rotor and new brake pads

 

is it LOUD or soft?

 

it could be ur throwout bearing, my car does the same thing too, the bearing is part of the clutch assemby. the bearing is relatively cheap but to get it installed is like replacing a clutch so the labor would be pretty spendy

 

loud

 

did you check your brake pads and axles yet?

go do that before posting anything else

 

it sounds like it's when his clutch is engaging. not axles or brake pads. do u have any strange vibrations or clicking noises when u accelerate or turn, respectively?

 

does it sound like a metal shovel on concrete?

if so check your Dust Shield, it may just be rubbing on your rotor. just bend it back

allways check the cheap or free things first!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

problem solved. everyone was so helpful, thank you so much. you all saved me tons of money by not taking it to the dealer. I took my wheel and looked around with a flashlight and yes....it was a tiny as rock stuck behind my rotor and shield. Problem solved. Thank you so much

 

glad we could save you about 100 bux

 

wooooww this happened to me about 3 weeks ago!!! what a coincidence .. mine happened when i drove up my driveway and it started making that crazy squeaking noise. Took out my wheels, grabbed a flashlight and found a tiny rock stuck in between rotor & shield ... i thought it was my clutch/something worse i would suggest looking over the other side and clean the fender area so it won't happen again. man, i missed this thread ... i could've help

 

I am having the exact same problem. Where is the rotor and shield? Sorry for the dumb question. Thanks.

 

just take off your wheel that the sound is coming from. For example, mine was drivers side front. When you look at the brake disc, rotate it and if its like a small rock stuck, it should make that screeching noise. Look directly behind the disc and there should be the shield, most likely it'll be a bit rusted or gray with dust. Between the shield and disc is where i found the rock stuck

 

use a sheet of paper and move it up/down back/forth to get rid of the rock, and use compressed air to clean your rotor. make sure you're wearing a nose mask b/c asbetos isn't good for u. Mine was hella dirty