Disco_Dunk Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 Hey all, my 300tdi Disco has developed an annoying squeak - seems to be coming from the nearside front wheel, but it doesn't squeak in time with the wheel's speed. If anything the squeak is more frequent and noticeable when turning a corner (either way), but it does it in a straight line too...... applying the tiniest amount pressure on the break pedal makes the squeak stop, until it's released again. Now, I think I've narrowed it down to a couple of suspects: either, the wheel-bearing or the brake pads (could they be rubbing in the calipers and squeaking?). Anyone come across this before? It's really starting to do my head in, and the Disco's starting to sound more like a Sherman tank!! (memo to self: must fix the leaking exhaust as well!!) Cheers Dunk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Attryde Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 Mine does the same. I am fairly sure on mine it is the brake pads as I cannot detect any play in the wheel bearings. I think the pad is just rubbing on the disc very lightly. I have no idea as to how to stop it. Pete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Freak Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 Squeak or squeal ? Sometimes after a dunking in water or mud, small stones can get caught between pad and disk. These gradually grind away.. No way to get them out unless you take pads out and find the buggars... They do go away.... Eventually..... (then of course, I could be wrong...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco_Dunk Posted June 12, 2007 Author Share Posted June 12, 2007 Squeak or squeal ? Definitely a squeak - I've had that wheel up on a stand to see if the bearing was slack (it wasn't) and to have a visual check for anything obvious - no sign of trapped stones Could the wheel bearing be running a bit dry (so it might just need re-packing with grease)? Dunk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Freak Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 Might be worth a looksee.... Just read this from Les... Clicky link to post...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSG Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 Mine does the same. I am fairly sure on mine it is the brake pads as I cannot detect any play in the wheel bearings. I think the pad is just rubbing on the disc very lightly. would that not vary with road speed though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WALFY Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 Have you got genuine pads fitted? Stumpy2268 on here had the same with his RRC, on ly gen pads sorted the squeak. ISTR that they aren't that expensive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 I'd have a look at the UJs too, just to be sure. Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moose Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 Definitely a squeak - I've had that wheel up on a stand to see if the bearing was slack (it wasn't) and to have a visual check for anything obvious - no sign of trapped stones Could the wheel bearing be running a bit dry (so it might just need re-packing with grease)? Dunk My truck had a like noise..... The bearing was fine .... in the end found that one swivel was full of mud not oil hope you find the source of the noise soon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco_Dunk Posted June 12, 2007 Author Share Posted June 12, 2007 Have you got genuine pads fitted? Stumpy2268 on here had the same with his RRC, on ly gen pads sorted the squeak. ISTR that they aren't that expensive Hmmmm - no, they're lockheed pads from Paddocks..... I'd wondered about applying a tiny bit of copper-grease to the backs of the pads in case they're rubbing against the caliper pistons when they're not being applied, and maybe putting a dab on the pad-retaining pins as well to see if it helps. Would squeaky UJ's be affected by applying the brakes?..... at this rate I'm gonna be re-lubing/replacing everything just to get rid of this damned squeak!!! Was it an episode of MASH where they rigged a Wilys Jeep to sound like a tank and then they just drove it round in circles to make the enemy think they had artillery backup??...... something like that, anyway ;-) Dunk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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