Strange noise.

Turbo75 · 28th October 2012, 15:54

Notice that I had some noise coming from the rear passenger wheel a few days ago.

It seemed to sound like something was stuck between the pads and discs or like a calliper was sticking.

Kind of a metallic grinding sound. It seemed to start then stop and all will be ok.

Finally got around to getting the wheel off today to have a look.

Brakes appear fine, pads where good as are the discs( worn but not enough to warrant changing just yet).

The disc shield is looking rusty and bits have broken off but couldn't see anything jammed or stuck anywhere but still I have the noise.

I turned the wheel both ways and when rotating it backwards it locked still. Moved it forwards and fine. Could this be the bearing on its way out?

HarryM1BYT · 28th October 2012, 16:26

A bearing noise will bea continuous low rumble, most noticeable at some speeds, not something which comes and goes. The sheild you mention seems most likely, or maybe a stone.

Kev75 · 28th October 2012, 17:07

Hi there.
Could be handbrake shoes loose in the drum, retaining pins broke/pulled through?

Kev

Turbo75 · 28th October 2012, 17:28

Thanks guys. To me it sounded like a stone but having checked everywhere a stone could be nothing was found.

Could be the shield but checked most of that. Full strip down next weekend I think.

Had a few issues with getting the calliper off today not much room in there

Turbo75 · 30th October 2012, 08:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kev75

Hi there.
Could be handbrake shoes loose in the drum, retaining pins broke/pulled through?

Kev

I'm guessing there's no way to tell it's this problem other than taking off the drum to check? I'm not the most technically minded but hopefully my Haynes manual will help guide me through

HarryM1BYT · 30th October 2012, 10:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Turbo75

I'm guessing there's no way to tell it's this problem other than taking off the drum to check? I'm not the most technically minded but hopefully my Haynes manual will help guide me through

If you already have the caliper off, getting the drum off is easy. Just ease the shoe adjustment back, undo the single drum fixing bolt and it should pull away.

Turbo75 · 30th October 2012, 10:42

I've not managed to get the calliper off yet.
Looks like im going to have to invest in some of those flex head spanners to get in there

28th October 2012, 15:54	#1
Turbo75 Regular poster Rover 75 1.8 Connoisseur SE T Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Doncaster Posts: 61 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Strange noise. Notice that I had some noise coming from the rear passenger wheel a few days ago. It seemed to sound like something was stuck between the pads and discs or like a calliper was sticking. Kind of a metallic grinding sound. It seemed to start then stop and all will be ok. Finally got around to getting the wheel off today to have a look. Brakes appear fine, pads where good as are the discs( worn but not enough to warrant changing just yet). The disc shield is looking rusty and bits have broken off but couldn't see anything jammed or stuck anywhere but still I have the noise. I turned the wheel both ways and when rotating it backwards it locked still. Moved it forwards and fine. Could this be the bearing on its way out?

28th October 2012, 16:26	#2
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28th October 2012, 17:07	#3
Kev75 Avid contributor Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Nantwich Posts: 151 Thanks: 260 Thanked 41 Times in 34 Posts	Hi there. Could be handbrake shoes loose in the drum, retaining pins broke/pulled through? Kev

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Turbo75 Regular poster Rover 75 1.8 Connoisseur SE T Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Doncaster Posts: 61 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks guys. To me it sounded like a stone but having checked everywhere a stone could be nothing was found. Could be the shield but checked most of that. Full strip down next weekend I think. Had a few issues with getting the calliper off today not much room in there

30th October 2012, 10:42	#7
Turbo75 Regular poster Rover 75 1.8 Connoisseur SE T Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Doncaster Posts: 61 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I've not managed to get the calliper off yet. Looks like im going to have to invest in some of those flex head spanners to get in there