Scraping, Ringing, Metallic Noise

[jpjsavage]

Got a strange noise coming from one of the wheels on the off-side of my LS. When turning right (even a gentle turn), I think it is the front wheel makes a kind of ringing, metallic scraping type sound.

I'm guessing wheel bearing?

Second guess, is something in the suspension but I would have thought that would make a permanent noise as it goes up and down quite a bit on our rubbish roads here in Cheshire.

[Bluesman]

Might be a pad not retreating enough and gently scrapping the disc. Mike

[Maduggo]

Might be a pad not retreating enough and gently scrapping the disc. Mike

Pop the offending wheel off and manually turn the hub and listen, as Bluesman said it may be a pad rubbing, caliper may just need a good clean.

Obviously get the car safe to jack up first before you remove the wheel

[steve2006]

All the above plus check the disc guard/shield thingy for some thing lodged in there like a stone or as they tend to rust see if it is still secure as it may be catching the disc.

[Bluesman]

Might be a pad not retreating enough and gently scrapping the disc. Mike

Pop the offending wheel off and manually turn the hub and listen, as Bluesman said it may be a pad rubbing, caliper may just need a good clean.

Obviously get the car safe to jack up first before you remove the wheel

Can one of you (JPJSavage/Maduggo) grow a beard and wear contact lenses, I thought for a minute you were giving advice on your own problem. Mike

[brendangeorge]

Might be a pad not retreating enough and gently scrapping the disc. Mike

Pop the offending wheel off and manually turn the hub and listen, as Bluesman said it may be a pad rubbing, caliper may just need a good clean.

Obviously get the car safe to jack up first before you remove the wheel

Can one of you (JPJSavage/Maduggo) grow a beard and wear contact lenses, I thought for a minute you were giving advice on your own problem. Mike

Caught me out a couple of times as well - are you guys twins? You could photothingy your pictures - an eye patch or a parrot on your shoulder would look good.

Bren

[jpjsavage]

Consider it done at some point soon!

[jpjsavage]

Although Maduggo seems to lean to the right, and I definitely lean to the left? Is that not distinction enough?

[brendangeorge]

Although Maduggo seems to lean to the right, and I definitely lean to the left? Is that not distinction enough?

Nope JP - the parrot will do it though :)

[jpjsavage]

OK, parrot it is.

Also, weather is rubbish here today so delaying further investigations until spring returns. Might be a while ...

[SHELLDRAKE]

Jpj: Due to lack of interest Spring has been cancelled-so you will have to work in the rain.

[jpjsavage]

Yes, I'd rather guessed that has happened but thanks for informing me officially! It's blowing a real gale here :megaangry:

[brendangeorge]

What do you expect the weather to do it's a Bank Holiday weekend - the damn grass will be 10 feet tall by Tuesday.

[Maduggo]

Might be a pad not retreating enough and gently scrapping the disc. Mike

Pop the offending wheel off and manually turn the hub and listen, as Bluesman said it may be a pad rubbing, caliper may just need a good clean.

Obviously get the car safe to jack up first before you remove the wheel

Can one of you (JPJSavage/Maduggo) grow a beard and wear contact lenses, I thought for a minute you were giving advice on your own problem. Mike

Although Maduggo seems to lean to the right, and I definitely lean to the left? Is that not distinction enough?

Look at our avatar's my head is tilted one way and Jpjsavage's head is tilted the other, tis simplicity.

And mine seems bigger but we won't pass comments on that will we boys and girls

[thatfatbloke]

All the above plus check the disc guard/shield thingy for some thing lodged in there like a stone or as they tend to rust see if it is still secure as it may be catching the disc.

This is exactly what happened on my dear departed MK111. Managed to pull the thing off and chucked it away - problem solved.