Dirk Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 I have a strange clicking noise coming from my right front wheel. It is intermitent but when I hear it it sounds similar to having a stone stuck in the tyre. The click mostly stops when turning or when braking. I thought it was a wheel bearing but ive since had this replaced. Any ideas? Cheers. Dirk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subruise Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Dirk, its a CV joint/axle. RV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 CV joint sounds about right. if it's more noticeable around turns that is classic cv joint failure, though they can fail other ways too. my first guess would have been wheel bearing as you apparently tried to guess. did the noise return immediately after replacing it or was it gone for awhile? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirk Posted October 7, 2010 Author Share Posted October 7, 2010 Thanks guys. The thing is CV and DO joints were replaced only 3 years ago. I remember the feeling and sound of the joints before they were replaced (especialy on cornering) and this is a similar noise but much higher pitch and like I say it dissapears when cornering or even if I dab the brakes lightly. Also it has no affect on the feeling of the car. Mostly it happens when I am driving in a straight line and is not affected whether I have power on or not. I'm not saying you are wrong, I'm just surprised that it would be this. regards Dirk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirk Posted October 7, 2010 Author Share Posted October 7, 2010 did the noise return immediately after replacing it or was it gone for awhile? Hey. No the new bearing made no real difference. But the noise is intermitent. Might not hear it for days and then it will come back again. Dirk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsunrides Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 Maybe the wear indicator on the brake pads? They will kinda squeek if the pads are close to worn out and stop making noise when you step on the brakes. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caboobaroo Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 If the brake pad hardware has broken or come out, it will cause the brake pads to shift around in the bracket causing a sound. It can change with pitch of road, amount of brake pressure is applied and speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subruise Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 If the brake pad hardware has broken or come out, it will cause the brake pads to shift around in the bracket causing a sound. It can change with pitch of road, amount of brake pressure is applied and speed. dood! i just remembered that happening to me! Dirk take the pads out of the calipers and make sure theyre not upside down and can move freely in the caliper(you shouldnt have to force them in). RV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirk Posted October 7, 2010 Author Share Posted October 7, 2010 Nice one guys. Thanks. Will check it out asap. Was thinking along these lines but couldn't work out why it would not be spotted when the bearings were replaced. Dirk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi subbie Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 I would check that too. Had same problem on my old leone SW. there was bearly .5 mm pad lift on. Replaced it and the sound went away. Also prehaps you should check for wear on the slides the cailper moves on??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sube4x4 Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 If the brake pad hardware has broken or come out, it will cause the brake pads to shift around in the bracket causing a sound. It can change with pitch of road, amount of brake pressure is applied and speed. This is exactly what happened to me. But I never fixed it as i was to lazy. It doesn't really cause any problems that I noticed. Just a little tick tick tick at slow speeds. -cody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirk Posted October 12, 2010 Author Share Posted October 12, 2010 YIPPEEE! New brake pads. No more clicky! Cheers to all for help. Dirk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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