RE: [doc] Eeeek Help !

["Richard" <dickyh11@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Silly question - are your wheel nuts tight??

Rich Hutchinson
DOC 365 VIN 1274

> -----Original Message-----
> From: doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf
Of
> Paul
> Sent: 15 June 2005 18:22
> To: doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [doc] Eeeek Help !
> 
> I know ive been asking some "Dumb" questions a lately about general
> motoring
> issues, but I could really do with some helpful advice on this one.
> Ive had new disc fitted all round, new pads, new front wheel bearings,
new
> tyres all round, Tracking and balancing. Everything has been fine for
the
> first few weeks, then I started getting a little judder when breaking.
> (Sorry for repeating myself) but this has now escalated to a squeeking
> noise
> whilst driving "Without breaking". Because of the lack of tools and
time I
> have available, I took my D to a garage (Friend of the Family) to
checkout
> the problem. I got it back today, and he says he cant find where the
> problem
> is. So I drove home thinking thats bloody great. A few miles down the
> road,
> I get the squeaking again, only louder this time. I eventually reverse
my
> car on to the drive when I hear a louder squeak. Because I have my
door
> open
> whilst reversing, I can hear the noise is coming from my rear drivers
side
> wheel. I got out, and took a look at the wheel and noticed something
very
> odd. A rusty powder inside each of the four wheel nut wells!  I look
at
> the
> other side and it seems clean. Anyone know what this is? I've got a
> 300mile
> journey on friday to the south of wales, and im desperate for some
> insightful problem solving. Is there a possibility that the rear wheel
> bearing(s) have collapsed? and would this contribute to the aweful
noise
> and
> juddery breaking? Or maybe my calipers need a refurb???? (I dont know,
Im
> at
> a loss)
> 
> Many Many Thanks to anyone who can help.
> 
> Regards,
> Paul Birks DOC298
> BAKNTIM Vin#0981



      
      
            
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