# Metal on Metal Noise **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Created:** [March 12, 2016, 12:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/metal-on-metal-noise/92751 "2016-03-12T00:47:38Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![BigJorge](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/46a35a/32.png) [@BigJorge](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BigJorge)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2016, 12:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/metal-on-metal-noise/92751/1 "2016-03-12T00:47:38Z")
My 2009 Accord is making a metal on metal noise when I drive. It’s not all the time, probably about 1/3 of the time or so, and only when I’m accelerating/cruising, not braking. It’s very loud, and when I took it to a mechanic they just took it for a ride, didn’t hear anything, and told me to come back when it’s more consistent. Any ideas what it could be? I’m nervous even taking it out now. ---
**Author:** ![shadowfax](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/shadowfax/32/13026_2.png) [@shadowfax](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shadowfax)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2016, 12:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/metal-on-metal-noise/92751/2 "2016-03-12T00:48:19Z")
Can you tell where the noise is coming from? ---
**Author:** ![BigJorge](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/46a35a/32.png) [@BigJorge](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BigJorge)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2016, 12:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/metal-on-metal-noise/92751/3 "2016-03-12T00:50:56Z")
It seems to be coming from the drivers side, probably the wheel area, but I can’t rule out under the hood. But it seems to be closer to the wheel area. ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bing/32/4619_2.png) [@bing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2016, 1:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/metal-on-metal-noise/92751/4 "2016-03-12T01:05:38Z")
Um, front, back, coasting, accelerating, slowing, turning left right, braking, smooth road, rough road, etc. Details, details my friend. ---
**Author:** ![BigJorge](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/46a35a/32.png) [@BigJorge](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BigJorge)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2016, 1:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/metal-on-metal-noise/92751/5 "2016-03-12T01:12:28Z")
Front wheel area (although I can’t rule out under the hood), coasting/accelerating, doesn’t seem to be related to turning or road conditions at all. It’ll start as I accelerate from a stop, continue as I’m driving, and then as I stop it’ll grow quieter until it ceases as I come to a stop. It’s a very high pitched, loud metallic/scraping noise. I’ve looked around and can’t find anything noticeable. ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2016, 1:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/metal-on-metal-noise/92751/6 "2016-03-12T01:52:30Z")
The noise might be coming from a brake pad wear indicator. Look at the pad on the lower right. [https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=3538680&cc=1443202&jsn=353](https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=3538680&cc=1443202&jsn=353) These are metal tabs that are designed to come in contact with the brake rotor when the brake pads become worn and make noise. I would suggest that you have a brake inspection performed. Tester ---
**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2016, 1:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/metal-on-metal-noise/92751/7 "2016-03-12T01:52:51Z")
My prime suspect would be the audible wear indicators, telling you that you need to replace brake pads imminently. Yes, I know that the OP stated that his mechanic didn’t hear anything, but some mechanics experience a degree of hearing loss over the years as a result of their jobs. Because brakes are not something to take any chances with, I strongly urge the OP to have a mechanic examine the condition/depth of the brake pads a.s.a.p. ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bing/32/4619_2.png) [@bing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2016, 2:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/metal-on-metal-noise/92751/8 "2016-03-12T02:14:38Z")
I vote brake pads too. My wife has to remind me when they start to squeak. I don’t hear a thing. Too many shot gun shells or dances or something.