Possible problem?

Mike Trident · 5th March 2019, 18:32

Well after two years of ownership of my 75, it may have a problem on the horizon.

I noticed when getting out of it today, the rear end was squeaking. If I rock the car gently from side to side there is a very slight squeaking noise that sounds like it's coming from just at the other side of the rear wheel, on both sides.

I know it could be a million and one things, but anyone have any idea's?

marinabrian · 5th March 2019, 18:38

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Originally Posted by Mike Trident

Well after two years of ownership of my 75, it may have a problem on the horizon.

I noticed when getting out of it today, the rear end was squeaking. If I rock the car gently from side to side there is a very slight squeaking noise that sounds like it's coming from just at the other side of the rear wheel, on both sides.

I know it could be a million and one things, but anyone have any idea's?

The resident mouse in the brake disc has woken from hibernation

Broken rear spring perhaps

chris75 · 5th March 2019, 18:41

Try getting out of the car without the handbrake on (not on a slope ! ) . Does it still squeak ? Often this noise is due to slight rotation of the brake drum as the load alters .

suzublu · 5th March 2019, 18:53

When I get out of the car, it's me that makes the noise

roverbarmy · 5th March 2019, 18:55

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Originally Posted by chris75

Try getting out of the car without the handbrake on (not on a slope ! ) . Does it still squeak ? Often this noise is due to slight rotation of the brake drum as the load alters .

As above. Handbrake not fully locking or movement in the retainers.

Mike Trident · 5th March 2019, 22:03

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Originally Posted by suzublu

When I get out of the car, it's me that makes the noise

That's a good point! It could be me lol.

I will try the no handbrake test in the morning.

Cheers

5th March 2019, 18:32	#1
Mike Trident Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDTi Saloon & Citroen C1 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Oakenshaw, Near Bradford Posts: 1,622 Thanks: 385 Thanked 552 Times in 328 Posts	Possible problem? Well after two years of ownership of my 75, it may have a problem on the horizon. I noticed when getting out of it today, the rear end was squeaking. If I rock the car gently from side to side there is a very slight squeaking noise that sounds like it's coming from just at the other side of the rear wheel, on both sides. I know it could be a million and one things, but anyone have any idea's? __________________ Rover 75 2.0 CDTi (131Ps) Conn SE Saloon. (Manual) 160 Remap, cruise control, electric window blind, temp gauge, Real walnut / ZT interior, FBH with GSM control. BORN Tuesday, 5th October 2004 @ 12:35:52 This vehicle was the 104,679th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 3,318th 75 CDT Connoisseur SE (135) to be made out of 4,744 This vehicle was the 12,440th 75 in Starlight Silver (code: MBB) to be made out of 14,280 Starlight Silver 75s

5th March 2019, 18:41	#3
chris75 same car since 2005 2001 Rover 75 2.0 v6 Connoisseur Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ellesmere Port , Cheshire Posts: 3,811 Thanks: 379 Thanked 549 Times in 466 Posts	Try getting out of the car without the handbrake on (not on a slope ! ) . Does it still squeak ? Often this noise is due to slight rotation of the brake drum as the load alters . __________________ Who said it was simples ?

5th March 2019, 18:53	#4
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,921 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	When I get out of the car, it's me that makes the noise