Wheel Noise

[tombea]

No, all is stock. I am going out in the morning and jack up the rear and take my stethoscope and listen in various places to see if I can hear the noise.

Those who would like to take out insurance policies on me, please form a line to the right:-).

[tombea]

I couldn't find the noise so I am at a loss. I'm not sure how long it has been there because my top stays down for three seasons a year and I don't drive it in the rain. Since you can't hear it with the top down this could have been going on a long time.
If anyone has any other ideas I'm receptive.

I took it to a shop and they could hear it but could never find it. If anyone would like to hang out the trunk with a stethoscope and have a good insurance policy, let me know

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I had a similar noise at the right rear wheel several months ago.
Noise would only occur at 30mph and above.

Ended up being the wheel bearing. Replaced it - noise gone.

[steveboot]

Im having similar problems... Started off with a cyclic light grinding noise that kept pace with wheel speed. Seemed to be comming from the right rear. Also had a pronounced grind when making a sharp left corner.

Brought it into the shop and after two attempts, including turning the rotors, the grinding went away.... Only to return 4 miles away from the shop.

I have 10" tires with no spacers, but no problems either for the 7k miles I've driven her.

I'm at a loss!

[steveboot]

Well, after having the rotors Turned and still having some noise I pulled the wheel myself and listened for the cyclic noise... Still ther and lots of resistance spinning the rotor in the caliper... So I loosened the caliper and used the rotor for leverage to push the pistons back into their seats... And
Now after 70 miles or so no noise... I figure I have to pull the caliper and clean and lube the pistons To make a full repair. But the noise is gone for now...

[Bala]

Originally Posted by steveboot

Well, after having the rotors Turned and still having some noise I pulled the wheel myself and listened for the cyclic noise... Still ther and lots of resistance spinning the rotor in the caliper... So I loosened the caliper and used the rotor for leverage to push the pistons back into their seats... And
Now after 70 miles or so no noise... I figure I have to pull the caliper and clean and lube the pistons To make a full repair. But the noise is gone for now...

if it was the pads rubbing that made the noise it doesnt make sense. i bet something was stuck between the pad and the rotor. a stone perhaps?

[tombea]

The garage called this afternoon and the wheel noise...........the tire. At last!
Thanks guys,

Tom