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Hello everyone, Wonder if any bright spark amongst you can help out here. Recently noticed a slight noise whilst driving. Appears to be coming from the rear, and is what i can only describe as a low droning hum (if that makes any sense!) Its only when im driving at speed, say 25mph or more, and of course is more noticeable on good quality roads, as that is the only time it can be heard above the standard road noise. It has a rhythm to it, and almost sounds like ive got a set of chunky Land Rover style tyres fitted to it. I vaguely recall some noise similar to this many years ago on a mk 1 VW Golf. On that occassion it was the bearings. Does this make any sense to anyone, ring any bells? Any other advice/pointers are greatly appreciated. Cheers Mike PS - 2004 1.8 Auto, T3-X Avensis.

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the term 'engine braking' refers to when a car is in gear and you lift off the throttle the car will not (on a level surface) speed up, in fact it will slow down due to the resistance of the engine being turned over without any throttle input. ie the engine is in effect 'braking' the car unlike say if you put your foot on the clutch or put into neutral then it would 'free-wheel' and take far longer to slow down without using the brakes! hope this helps

fronts are vented, if you mean drilled, you'll crack them so i would say no.

Thanks Is it important if discs are vented or not? I'm a heavy breaker

if you take a wheel off, I suggest the front (so you can turn the steering.) it is stamped into the caliper.

i would recommend stock discs, pads- ferodo.