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Noise from the rear axle

Discussion in 'General' started by r_i_d_a_h, Sep 3, 2007.

  1. r_i_d_a_h

    r_i_d_a_h New Member

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    hey folks,

    got a standard VS with solid axle single spinner, and ive notice theres a high pitch squeaking noise coming from the diver side rear wheel and it squeaks in intervals and if i go faster, the interval of squeaks get qwiker aswell, Although when i would put my foot on the brake the squeaking stops.

    what could the problem be? and what is needed to resolve it?
     
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    immortality Can't live without smoky bacon! Staff Member

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    sounds like a warped disc and maybe a sticking brake caliper also
     
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    would brake machining fis the warped disc? or am i better off getting a brand new one? and how would i go with the sticking calipers?
     
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    calais_cruzin Calais_Rattling....

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    A machining will fix it, if its only a small amount of warp, but thats if u dont have a lip on the end of ya rotors, if they are a bit worn, would be best just to get new onse.

    I had about 2mm of lip on my rotors, the mech wouldnt machine them as they wouldnt leave me a thick enough base, thus warping it again.

    Could also be that ur bearing are a bit dry, squeeling a lil, when u do the rotors, pack the bearings again with sum high temp bearing grease aswell while ur there
     
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    i remember reading some where about the minium thickness of the discs. whats the minium thickness for my rears?
     
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    On VP is 9.5mm minimum thickness,

    Thats for a 279mm diameter rotor, i think VR/VS have the same rotor size, just different hubs.
     
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    i measured my discs with a caliper and they're approximatley 10.2mm will that be enough to have them machined??
     

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