Chirping from driver side.
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Chirping from driver side.
I am having this awful chirp that is coming from the driver side somewhere.
I have done the brakes, wheel bearings, made sure dust shield isn't scraping and i just can't figure it out. Only one person has made a suggestion that made any sense but I didn't know if this was something anyone else had dealt with.
He told me that maybe a component of the ABS broke loose and its just spinning around. He told me that I would have to replace the CV joint if that was the case. When I press the brakes it goes away and everything, its just obnoxious.
Does that sound like something that could happen or does it seem a bit far fetched?
I heard that a lot of the gurus are on this website, and this problem has been going on since I bought the car almost a year ago... any input would be awesome.
Thanks in advance guys
I have done the brakes, wheel bearings, made sure dust shield isn't scraping and i just can't figure it out. Only one person has made a suggestion that made any sense but I didn't know if this was something anyone else had dealt with.
He told me that maybe a component of the ABS broke loose and its just spinning around. He told me that I would have to replace the CV joint if that was the case. When I press the brakes it goes away and everything, its just obnoxious.
Does that sound like something that could happen or does it seem a bit far fetched?
I heard that a lot of the gurus are on this website, and this problem has been going on since I bought the car almost a year ago... any input would be awesome.
Thanks in advance guys
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If it goes away when you press the brakes it's to do with the pads or guide pins etc. You say you did the pads? Did you use anti seize on the back? How were the guide pins? If they are worn/loose the caliper can be rocking on the mount and can make some odd noises.
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I am unfamiliar with brakes, but I have brought it to a number of reputable shops and nobody can figure it out. everyone says the same thing, "the brakes look brand new"
I am seriously stumped.
I am seriously stumped.
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They can and often ARE brand new and have these issues. If they were not installed correctly they can and will chirp/squeak etc.
You need to find a GOOD shop..... I hate to say maybe even a dealer..... and tell them you think maybe the pads or calipers or something are loose and chirping. It's NOT uncommon and normally it's just the that the pad is not seated 100% right or needs some anti-seize (Or some people use a little silicon sealant to keep it from squeaking) on the back or the retainer clips/springs are weak or not seated right.
Doug
You need to find a GOOD shop..... I hate to say maybe even a dealer..... and tell them you think maybe the pads or calipers or something are loose and chirping. It's NOT uncommon and normally it's just the that the pad is not seated 100% right or needs some anti-seize (Or some people use a little silicon sealant to keep it from squeaking) on the back or the retainer clips/springs are weak or not seated right.
Doug
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I just dismantled everything today, think I finally figured it out, my pads weren't releasing all the way I don't think. new caliper I think is going to fix it for good, I got a good temp fix.
And I lowered the back down.
And I lowered the back down.
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