Is this catching on my cv boots? (PICS)
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Is this catching on my cv boots? (PICS)
been getting a light metal sound coming from the left side of my car when i steer right slightly (when moving) as if somethings catching on the caliper or something but took the wheel off and had a look around and couldnt find anything, all though when i put the wheels in full lock and turned the hub a jubilee clip from the rubber boots is catching on the bit sticking out with a screw in it when the drive shafts turn, or is this just cos the car is jacked up?
Re: Is this catching on my cv boots? (PICS)
To be sure that it isn't catching just bend the bracket out the way.
I would be looking whether your brake pads are sticking in the calipers.
I would be looking whether your brake pads are sticking in the calipers.
Re: Is this catching on my cv boots? (PICS)
I doubt highly that it will be mate.
Though the driveshafts do move around by extending and contracting, they don't move around enough for them to catch on something like that.
If you're unsure, try grinding it down a little.
Knocking 2mm off will definitely make sure there is no contact.
Though the driveshafts do move around by extending and contracting, they don't move around enough for them to catch on something like that.
If you're unsure, try grinding it down a little.
Knocking 2mm off will definitely make sure there is no contact.
Re: Is this catching on my cv boots? (PICS)
so it was only touching cos the car was jacked up?
also the car is still making a noise, did it again earlier, a sqeak noise, cant work out what it could be, doesnt always do it
also the car is still making a noise, did it again earlier, a sqeak noise, cant work out what it could be, doesnt always do it
Re: Is this catching on my cv boots? (PICS)
Did you check if the brake pads were sticking in the calipers?jason1987 wrote: also the car is still making a noise, did it again earlier, a sqeak noise, cant work out what it could be, doesnt always do it
Re: Is this catching on my cv boots? (PICS)
didnt seem like it but i wouldnt know how to tell lol, seemed like they were touching disc when i turned it, but arent they always touching slightly?
the disc does seem to have a a little lip on it already when theyre only about a year and a bit old
the disc does seem to have a a little lip on it already when theyre only about a year and a bit old
Re: Is this catching on my cv boots? (PICS)
Undo the bottom bolt on the caliper and swing it up out the way, tie it up so it doesn't keep dropping down.
Check that both slider pins are free and see if the pads are free in the caliper bracket....most squeaks that you describe are related to sticking pads or slider pins or both....the noise being there or stopping as you turn the steering is usually a clue....of course it could be something else, but you should check the pads/slider pins first.
Check that both slider pins are free and see if the pads are free in the caliper bracket....most squeaks that you describe are related to sticking pads or slider pins or both....the noise being there or stopping as you turn the steering is usually a clue....of course it could be something else, but you should check the pads/slider pins first.