A little help, if nothing else you can laugh at the way this problem is described!
My Zed has developed a regular noise on the R/O/S, which increases in regularity (but not volume) with speed. It's annoying and in text can only be described as a swishing noise or possibly 'shhh' noise. Of course when I took it to the garage for a quick exhaust tinker the other day the noise had gone completely and started up again a few days later. Presumably it's within the wheel area and nothing more expensive (crossing fingers)
Any ideas or am I finally crazy?
sticking brake?
- BladeRunner919
- Joined: Fri 17 Feb, 2012 20:18
- Posts: 2225
Re: sticking brake?
Could be the handbrake dragging - try lightly pulling up the handbrake when it does it to see if the noise changes. If so, it probably just needs adjusting. I think there's a how-to in the knowledgebase for that.
Re: sticking brake?
Check the outside edge of the brake disc. Corrosion can build up on this sufficiently to catch the guard and make a loveLY "shushing" noise as you drive along. It will likely wear off eventually, but you could try cleaning it off with a wire brush.
Cheers R.
Cheers R.
Arctic Silver '99 Z3 1.9 & Black '59 Frogeye 1275cc
Re: sticking brake?
[quote make a love "shushing" noise as you drive
.[/quote]
I find it much more enjoyable parked up somewhere!
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I find it much more enjoyable parked up somewhere!
Z3lda (Zelda), 1998 2.8, Montreal Blue, Beige Oregon leather interior and M steering wheel, Sports Seats, Wood trim, Chrome Line Interior, Centre armrest with Cupholder, Alpina Softline wheels, Chromed Angel Eyes, De- tango'd, Rear stone guards, Sport aerial, ASC front strut brace, Strong Strut Butt Strut and Body Brace, Uprated brake fluid, Yellowstuff pads 78k.
Re: sticking brake?
Lord only knows where my mind was when I was writing that.
Cheers R.
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Cheers R.
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Arctic Silver '99 Z3 1.9 & Black '59 Frogeye 1275cc
Re: sticking brake?
Not wheel bearings? Does it change when you turn?