7 replies to this topic

[JustJack]

Have a listen...

 

 

Its coming from the front drivers side wheel, but only kicks in after about 5 to 10 miles if i turn left or right its fine it only happens when driving straight... 

 

When i accelerate the noise gains speed and when i brake it slows down but when i do brake the noise stops...

hope someone can help its the only thing stoping me driving it

[Carlos W]

Sticky brake caliper and warped disc maybe?

[Icey]

First thing to do, get that wheel in the air and see if there is any movement. I'd have a real worry it was bearings giving out. Second to that, check the condition of the discs (assuming it's not drums) and pads.

 

It's rotational - check the bits that spin!

[A-Cell]

I reckon it's Play in wheel bearing causing disc to wobble, catching brake pad. When you brake noise stops.

[surfblue63]

It sounds like the back plate rubbing on the disc to me. Get under the car and check to see if the back plate is secure. I had a similar noise when one of the tabs on mine cracked. I now run the car without them.

[scrumpix]

had the very same thing as surfblue63 last week

[jime17]

I had a very similar problem. Only started after 5 miles or so.

I was convinced it was the wheel bearing although it had no play in it.

I bought a new one to replace it, but when I took the split pin out to undo the hub nut, I found I could virtually undo it with my fingers.

I checked the bearing races for damage and none evident so I re packed it with grease and torqued it up properly.

No issues since. 18 months and 3000 miles later.

Edited by jime17, 18 February 2014 - 09:02 PM.

[HUBBA.HUBBA]

It sounds like the back plate rubbing on the disc to me. Get under the car and check to see if the back plate is secure. I had a similar noise when one of the tabs on mine cracked. I now run the car without them.

YEP