Hey all, brand "new to me" Fit owner here. Recently picked up a 2007 Fit Sport and am doing several maintenance things to it this weekend. (Coil Packs, Spark Plugs, Valve Clearance, Alternator, and EGR cleaning.)

Just yesterday as we were waiting our turn on the on-ramp we heard a grinding noise out of the front driver side. It doesn't happen upon pressing the break and only at low speeds. Only during natural deceleration does it make the noise. (Foot off gas, foot off breaks)

I'm fairly mechanically inclined but grinding noises on a car we've owned for less than a week are highly concerning.

Any thoughts?

 

My first guess would be something in the brakes, perhaps some surface rust or dirt on the rotor, or perhaps worn pads. There are other possibilities, though.

You might be able to pinpoint the sound a little better by jacking up that corner of the car and manually rotating the wheel (with the transmission in neutral).

 

Yeah I'm really hoping a rock somewhere. Or perhaps a dragging caliper? The car has 134k on it, I wouldn't think it would need a caliper based on the history of the vehicle. (well taken care of)

 

I'm also getting some error codes related to the rear passenger wheel speed sensor. Gotta look at that too.