24 replies to this topic

[jambolincs]

hi when i corner theres a slight rubbing noise coming from the drivers side front wheel im 95% sure the wheels not catching any ideas on what it could be thanks

[jime17]

Cornering left and right or just one way?

[Fossy313]

Could be the sound if your wheel bearings going, I will get bak to you if someone doesn't sooner, I think it could mean ur cv joint is on its way if ur turning and hear a rubbing sound I read this exact problem yesterday and the diagnostic was something but I can't think what it is, im sure someone will get back to you

[jambolincs]

turning right right and when cornering at an average speed

[mister bridger]

Mine does this and it's the tyre rubbing on the damper. Have fitted a small spacer which has helped a bit and now only does it on full lock, so I'm pretty much ignoring it. Have a look at the damper and see if there is evidence of rubbing

[jambolincs]

ner its not rubbing on the damper already got spacers on the ball joint covers has split and just about fallen off could it be the ball joint? just took it for a spin and does it slightly when hitting the bumps in the road (dont think its the shocker either as its only  5 weeks old)

[Bungle]

how old are the rubber suspension cones ?

[jambolincs]

only had them replaced a few weeks ago, could they still be settleing in? didnt make this noise before now thow

[Bungle]

new cones should give you a 4x4 look

 

were they genuine ones or cheap copies ?

[jambolincs]

they were genuine ones and it does looks like its on stilts 

[Bungle]

i would jack the car up and check the wheel bearings

[jambolincs]

just jacked car up and turned it and making  a noise took wheel of and its the brake has seezed on any idea how to free it up

[mk1monster]

What brakes have you got drums or discs, also it could be as suggested the wheel bearing is seized not the brakes

Edited by mk1monster, 17 June 2013 - 06:54 PM.

[jambolincs]

ive got discs, pretty sure its the pistons that have siezed just looked and there not going back in wheels really tight to turn and also theres a grove starting to wear in the disc and pad from it being seized on, but knowing my luck it will be the bearing aswell 

[KernowCooper]

I suspect its a caliper siezed if you have disc brakes remove the caliper mounting bolts and slip the caliper off and the hub should rotate freely, in which case a overhaul kit and a rebuild will sort it out