hyeung Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Hi, I recently noticed an annoying rubbing/clicking noise coming from the rear passenger side, which I can hear at low speeds around 30-5mph. It seems to occur on each tyre rotation, however I can never hear it when the car is cold, only once it's warmed up after a 15+ min drive etc. Again noise happens even when I dip the clutch down. I'm not sure if its relevant but there has always been some play in the rear pads - when reversing or going forward, I always get a click when applying the brakes for the first time. And Visually the discs look ok? If it was metal rubbing against metal, I would think it would happen all the time, even when the its cold. I assume if it was a wheel bearing issue I would hear I all the time too? Any ideas what areas this could potentally be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Certainly the click sounds like the axle click. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Possible clicky rear axle, check the guides you'll find it there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 It's your UV joints Search "clicky axle" there is a fix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilp Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 stone in tyre tread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilp Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 the usual clicky axle only usually happens on pulling away not at speed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyeung Posted September 22, 2012 Author Share Posted September 22, 2012 I've had the rear axle issue in the past and the symptoms are not the same. The noise only happens at speed, the noise is obvious when it hits a specific speed range I.e 25mph or 15mph. I tend to let the car decelerate around that speed range and the sound is noticeable. At the higher speeds of 25mph it sounds like a rubbing at each rotation. At lower speeds of 5mph, it's like click at each rotation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 So at low speed you can hear whatever is making contact once and at higher speed this becomes a rubbing noise because of the increased revolutions. Have you checked the metal brake disc guards at the rear haven't been moved/slightly bent, not usually known as clicking noise in fairness though Failing that if you get a click when you brake then pads and caliper assembly worth a closer look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Hung, Stone in tyre tread Back plate touching rotor Brake pad issue + (check inner pad for wear) Play in rear hub bearing Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Hung, Stone in tyre tread Back plate touching rotor Brake pad issue + (check inner pad for wear) Play in rear hub bearing Alex Well I got 2 out of 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie go Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 I had possibly the same problem pads looked ok but on closer inspection the pads were fitted with the wear indicator thing on the outer pads so the inners down to the back plate on one side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyeung Posted September 24, 2012 Author Share Posted September 24, 2012 Guys....Thanks for all the input! Just a quick update....despite having this issue for a good week or two, it would seem my problem has mysteriously fixed itself!! Had the car washed over the weekend (by coincidence), and since then there has been no more noise The pressure wash may have done the trick. As you guys suggested, a stone may have got lodged in. I suspect some stone debri got stuck in the brake calipers or there abouts? Anyways, hope it stays in good shape for a wee while longer Thanks again! Hung Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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