evolution

I have this problem with my car. Usually, when I go over little bumps, or brake slightly I hear a low to high pitched noise coming from the rear right wheel or brake of my car.

I originally thought it was my amp/subwoofer because the positive/negative wires from the amp may not be plugged in properly to the box, but now I think it is coming from the brake.

Could it be the shocks going out? New brake pads needed (but still makes sound when I don't brake)? Sway bar loose?

I had a passenger tell me she smelt something burning too, but I doubt that. She heard the sound coming from the rear wheel. Yet passengers in the back say it's coming from the sub.

My car is a 02 Accord EX-V6.

My parents are on vacation so without my dad's mechanical advice i'm not sure if I should just garage my car or continue driving it.

phat99accord

first unplug the subs. if not subs(shouldnt be b/c its high pitches) then its prob your rear pads they can squeal even if not breaking. should be that bad of a prob no worries.

Cosmo M3

i have the same problem, but the problem occurred after installing my TL-S rear sway bar. It annoys the hell out of me and i also want to know how to rectify the problem.

flyromeo3

shit i have a problem with my front right brake. When I apply the brakes to slow down I hear like a faint hissing noise coming from the brakes.
I have the brembo cross / slotted rotors with AEM metal Master pads.
My friends tell me that the noise is coming from the metalic on the pads when they rubb on the disc.

I do re-call after having to brake hard one night on the highway. After that thats when the noise started to happen.

Is this common for aftermarket brakes?

SmutWanter

I had a problem like that too, and it was a simple fix. The heat shield (that is also located at the passenger rear) was loose and whenever I made right turns or hit bumps I would hear a metal squeaking noise.

Mr Hyde

If you know your rear pads are shot, theres the most likely cause.

Brake Wear indicators squeel even when you are not braking if the pads are worn enough, and you may want to change em sooner rather than later so you dont kill your rotors.

evolution

I heard the sound again with friends and we think it's a bearing scraping something. It sounds like something is swinging around or hitting something on the car. It's not the sound of something dragging on the road.

The right rear wheel is also substantially hotter than the left wheel.

Do I need a camber kit? Only dropped 1.5 at the rear with H&R sports.

Cosmo M3

Don't worry about the camber, that is not the problem. I work at a Honda dealership and the mechanics told me that nothing is loose (suspension wise). I'm buying new shocks anyways so i'm not too worried, I'll just be temporarily annoyed for the time being.

evolution

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I'm worrying about my car.

1.) Makes whistling squeaky sounds over bumps
2.) Makes sounds when braking