Stevo F Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 I noticed a new noise (one of several) on the 2005 Impreza Outback Sport, automatic transmission, 254K miles, that we purchased back in June. This one showed up a few weeks after buying it. It's an intermittent rattling, grinding noise, I believe coming from the front end. It doesn't appear to be speed dependent, but it most audible at low speeds around 25- 30 MPH. It also goes away when the brakes are fully applied which leads me to think it's brake or drivetrain related. You mostly can just hear it but can feel a little something through the floorboard as well.Feels like a deeper noise than the typical exhaust shield rattle. This appeared after new brake rotors and pads were installed and I believe before both front axles were replaced (with no change). I plan to go in and recheck that the brake calipers are tight, but also wonder if it is a front differential issue possibly.It doesn't act any differently on turns, so not thinking wheel bearing, but maybe. Here is a link to an audio clip I made where you can just barely make out the noise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampage Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 49 minutes ago, Stevo F said: It also goes away when the brakes are fully applied I think I hear a clunking noise. Caliper guide pins. Our 95 does it on dirt roads. Touch the brakes and the noise stops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Lucky Texan Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 maybe a dust shield is loose? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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