![]() |
|
|
|
#1
|
||||
|
||||
Strange clicking noise from rear driverside wheel
Hey All,
On my 1991 500SL, I hear this clicking noise that seems to be coming from the driverside rear wheel. The pattern of the click is directly related to speed, and it seems to happen when it is cold, and eventually goes away. Its wierd, cuase sometimes if I hit a speed bump or something, that will cause it go away for awhile. When I back up I can hear it as well. Any thoughts?? Thanks all in advance!
__________________
2001 ML320 - 74k miles |
#2
|
|||
|
|||
Emerg brake problem maybe? Does the emerg brake apply properly?
__________________
Steve Brotherton Continental Imports Gainesville FL Bosch Master, ASE Master, L1 33 years MB technician |
#3
|
||||
|
||||
Quote:
__________________
2001 ML320 - 74k miles |
#4
|
|||
|
|||
wheels
do you have factory or aftermarket wheels? i have seen some wheel bolts that when used with aftermarket wheels will protrude too far into the emergency brake area, and cause a similar condition, if the bolts are too long i have seen them cause severe damage to the E-brake components.
|
#5
|
||||
|
||||
Quote:
__________________
2001 ML320 - 74k miles |
#6
|
||||
|
||||
Have you checked to see if all your lugnuts are tight?
__________________
Proud owner of .... 1971 280SE W108 1979 300SD W116 1983 300D W123 1975 Ironhead Sportster chopper 1987 GMC 3/4 ton 4X4 Diesel 1989 Honda Civic (Heavily modified) --------------------- Section 609 MVAC Certified --------------------- "He who fights with monsters might take care lest he thereby become a monster. And if you gaze for long into an abyss, the abyss gazes also into you." - Friedrich Nietzsche |
#7
|
|||
|
|||
OK, this might be obvious, but is there a rock lodged in the tread?
Best Regards, Jim |
#8
|
||||
|
||||
Well I just replaced the tires, and the problem was there before, and it still continues, so I dont think its just an issue of the lugnuts
In terms of a rock, maybe lodged in there, I'm not sure, but this has been going on and off for months.
__________________
2001 ML320 - 74k miles |
#9
|
||||
|
||||
Gettin warmer!
I've found that the noise is directly related to the e-brake.
If I hear the noise, I can set the brake really hard, release it, and quite reliably it goes away. Interesting....
__________________
2001 ML320 - 74k miles |
#10
|
|||
|
|||
Drew, check that the emergency brake shoes and linkage are adjusted properly and that the linkage is lubricated. The emegency brake may not be completely releasing on that wheel causing the noise.
__________________
Fred Hoelzle |
![]() |
Bookmarks |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|
![]() |
||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
rotating steering wheel makes grinding noise from rear wheel | ktlimq | Diesel Discussion | 2 | 11-23-2003 04:21 PM |
89 420 Clicking at rear tire | Rod | Tech Help | 2 | 08-12-2003 10:04 AM |
strange sound from rear of car??? | Ashman | Tech Help | 7 | 05-14-2001 07:56 PM |
rear wheel bearing 190 | Jovan | Tech Help | 1 | 05-21-1999 10:00 PM |
Clicking noise coming from rear wheel | Hunter | Tech Help | 1 | 04-19-1999 09:59 PM |