1998 S70 Strange noise when rolling slowly

[koffinb]

Only occurs occasionally at low speeds. Could it be a stuck caliper? I hear it on both sides of the vehicle. Check out the video

[j-dawg]

that sounds like pads on rotors. have you had your brake pads done recently?

this sort of thing used to happen to me on my old nissan, if i didn't reinstall the little seating spring for the brake pads, or if i didn't shim up the new pads. as i recall it would go away after a few weeks, but it is really annoying.

i don't think it's anything to worry too much about. to establish that it's not a stuck caliper, drive between those cars again, and listen as you press the brake gently. you should hear the sound transition from "shh shh shh shh" to one continuous "shhhhhhhhhhh". do one side at a time, with one window open at a time.

[instarx]

Sounds like pads rubbing. there are rubber rings in the calipers that are supposed to pull the pistons and pads away from the rotors when the brakes are not engaged. Sounds like these need to be replaced. Get a caliper re-build kit or for all I know you can just buy the rings themselves.

[xHeart]

Ozark Lee points to several scenarios, here are few: 1) parking brake pad coming off and rubbing the rear rotor; 2) the spring not holding the pad against the caliper firmly; 3) dust-shield is bent in a place or two.

[TwoVolvoGuy]

I had this exact noise recently on my V70. The rear pads were so worn they metal backing shims started to rub on the rotor. Strangely there were no warning squeaks. No damage was done but I replaced the rotors when I did the pads and shoes anyway.