Scraping noise from rear wheel

mjt

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So yeah, it's had this scraping noise from the offside rear wheel since I got it.
I think it's becoming more noticable, but only if you're driving down a narrow street with the window open, as you can hear noises better with the reflection..

Anyway.. wheel bearing?
 
InvaderGIR said:
Wheel bearing is usually a droning noise increasing with speed etc. and is noticeable with the windows up. Easy to check to, jack up that corner and grab the wheel and wiggle it. If it moves...need a new bearing.
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You need to spin it and listen for any noise mate, a knackered bearing won't always have play...
:)
 
FWIW, it's not a constant sound. It's almost as if it's one scrape per wheel rotation, but I can't imagine the wheels rotate that slowly..
It almost sounds like something's scraping the metal housing around the brakes, if you know what I mean.

I've already done a few thousand with this noise.. Is this something that should be fixed, or just a wait until it explodes, like the squeal from under the bonnet? :p
 
jon.bda said:
You need to spin it and listen for any noise mate, a knackered bearing won't always have play...
:)
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Mine is shagged and has loads of noise when driving and loads of play. :D

I'll be replacing it as soon as a 46mm (:eek:) socket arrives and won't be driving it until after I've done it...having just done about 400miles with it making loads of noise. :o



OP: Does it happen on flat roads or over bumps? Bit of a silly question, but you never know. ;) Also, pop the wheel off and check for anything that's been rubbing.
 
InvaderGIR said:
OP: Does it happen on flat roads or over bumps? Bit of a silly question, but you never know. ;) Also, pop the wheel off and check for anything that's been rubbing.
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On a normal road, driving along at any speed. Although like I said, it's hard to hear it on an open road.

I didn't see anything wrong when I had a nosey when I had the tyres changed though.
I'll take the wheel off one day and investigate..

Just remembered it didn't come with a jack though. :rolleyes:
 
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It could be the metal shield around the disc - I've had a stone stuck in one before which made a hell of a racket! But They can get bent and foul on the disc sometimes
 
iaind said:
It could be the metal shield around the disc - I've had a stone stuck in one before which made a hell of a racket! But They can get bent and foul on the disc sometimes
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That's what it sounds like. It's that kind of metallic noise.

It's just annoying that with those stupid multispoke alloys you can't see a bloody thing behind the wheel..
 
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