KiwiBrumby Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 Hi All, I've noticed that when I brake fairly heavily there is a thumping noise from the left rear of my Brumby, it seems to be about wheel rotation speed. Under light braking I don't notice any noise, it SEEMS the harder I brake the louder the thump and it only happens when I brake, not at any other time. I'ts not a harsh metal to metal type noise, it's almost the noise I'd expect if the tyre had a bulge that was hitting something (If you know what I mean!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyeights Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 Have you checked the axle nut to make sure it is still tight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee2 Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 i would raise the back of the vehicle and lightly apply the brake. Spin the wheel and listen for noise, if present, then remove the wheel and drum for inspection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiBrumby Posted November 20, 2018 Author Share Posted November 20, 2018 Thanks guys, will do it when the rain stops! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loyalematt Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 Noticed the same thing on my 90 Loyale 4wd. Tightened the axle nut. The wheel bearing and axle was just changed and wasn't torqued down properly. Should fix this issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el_freddo Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 You could have a dead bearing too. Definietly jack the suspect wheel off the ground and rotate it. I reckon the issue will become pretty obvious. Cheers Bennie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiBrumby Posted November 28, 2018 Author Share Posted November 28, 2018 On 11/24/2018 at 12:24 PM, el_freddo said: You could have a dead bearing too. Definietly jack the suspect wheel off the ground and rotate it. I reckon the issue will become pretty obvious. Cheers Bennie I did that, it all seemed smooth. I did notice I could rotate the hub a tiny amount before the axle shaft turrned does this indicate excessive play in the outer cvj? There was no knock but there was that little bit of play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loyalematt Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 Typically a CV joint beginning to fail will be more noticeable by a "popping" sound often more pronounced when turning one way or the other. I didn't notice in your description the exact vehicle, but I'm assuming you have a 4wd since you mention a cv in the rear? If the axle nut is tight for sure, I would recommend pulling the rear wheel and checking the drum assembly as well. I once had one of the brake shoe springs let go and made a thumping/clanging sound rolling around inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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