I have a manual transmission 2011 Mazda2 Touring with ~26k miles. About 80-85% of the miles are highway. I'm a very light driver on both the acceleration and the braking (have averaged about 38MPG over the life of the vehicle).
Just this morning, at low speed I hear a grinding noise that seems to be coming from the rear right wheel. I noticed it when driving out of my driveway at less than 5 mph. The grinding reminded me of the noise the brakes on a bike would make if your wheel was bent and it only rubbed once the wheel rotated to a certain position. So, while driving slowly my car would grind for a moment, go silent, then grind for a moment, seemingly in sync with the rotation of the wheels. That's just an educated guess.
There was no noticeable change in braking ability.
There is no high-pitched squeal while driving or braking.
There is no grinding noise when driving at higher speed.
There is no grinding noise when braking.
I recently had the oil changed, perhaps a month and 1k miles ago, and the dealership did its "full circle inspection" or whatever it's called. They wrote that the brake system looked fine.
What do you guys think it is? Is it possible that something from the road got kicked up and stuck in the brakes? I plan on taking it to the dealership ASAP (as it's under warranty) but I would like to have a bit of knowledge on the subject before I talk to them about it. Thanks for your help.
Just this morning, at low speed I hear a grinding noise that seems to be coming from the rear right wheel. I noticed it when driving out of my driveway at less than 5 mph. The grinding reminded me of the noise the brakes on a bike would make if your wheel was bent and it only rubbed once the wheel rotated to a certain position. So, while driving slowly my car would grind for a moment, go silent, then grind for a moment, seemingly in sync with the rotation of the wheels. That's just an educated guess.
There was no noticeable change in braking ability.
There is no high-pitched squeal while driving or braking.
There is no grinding noise when driving at higher speed.
There is no grinding noise when braking.
I recently had the oil changed, perhaps a month and 1k miles ago, and the dealership did its "full circle inspection" or whatever it's called. They wrote that the brake system looked fine.
What do you guys think it is? Is it possible that something from the road got kicked up and stuck in the brakes? I plan on taking it to the dealership ASAP (as it's under warranty) but I would like to have a bit of knowledge on the subject before I talk to them about it. Thanks for your help.
