Rotational Noise from Pass Front
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Rotational Noise from Pass Front
I'm working on my friend's 01 Honda Accord EX 4cyl Manual Coupe (Blue in case you were wondering). I just replaced the front brake pads and rotors.
Now there is a rotational noise (changes with wheel speed - not engine speed) coming from the front passenger side.
Background
The front rotors were really worn and grooved bad enough that I didn't even try to get the rotors turned. The rear shoes were fine - hardly any wear at all. Every thing went fairly smoothly, except removing the rotor on the passenger side was pretty tough. I had to drill out one of the little screws holding the rotor on (only the head). Persuasion with a rubber mallot did very little. The regular hammer just as ineffective. After running out and getting a few small bolts to put into the holes on the disc, the rotor finally came off.
Everything went together well (as far as I can tell). I've done this job before I my Accord several years ago (and I've done several other cars as well), so I'm pretty sure it all went back together correctly (but I'm not ruling that out entirely).
The Noise
It comes from right front.
Most pronounced when coasting at higher speeds (but can be heard at slow speed as well).
Goes away when I turn left (even slightly - like changing lanes)
Comes back as soon as the wheel goes straight again.
Goes away when I brake.
I don't feel the noise in the steering wheel, pedals or seat, just hear it.
It seems when I accelerate the noise goes away (or at least lessens)
I have some thoughts, but I thought I would put this out there for a clean look at the situation.
Some things I have done already.
- Removed the hub cap. - still off
- pulled the wheel and checked the caliper braket tight and the caliper bolts tight. - were tight (although I got a little movement just slightly)
- checked lug nuts tight - were tight
- drove the car around for about 20 minutes at various speeds - (this is where most of the diagnostic info above was identified)
- felt the tie rod (car on the ground) - it twists a little with moderate resistance (same as driver side) - seems normal
What do you think?
Thanks in advance
Jason
Now there is a rotational noise (changes with wheel speed - not engine speed) coming from the front passenger side.
Background
The front rotors were really worn and grooved bad enough that I didn't even try to get the rotors turned. The rear shoes were fine - hardly any wear at all. Every thing went fairly smoothly, except removing the rotor on the passenger side was pretty tough. I had to drill out one of the little screws holding the rotor on (only the head). Persuasion with a rubber mallot did very little. The regular hammer just as ineffective. After running out and getting a few small bolts to put into the holes on the disc, the rotor finally came off.
Everything went together well (as far as I can tell). I've done this job before I my Accord several years ago (and I've done several other cars as well), so I'm pretty sure it all went back together correctly (but I'm not ruling that out entirely).
The Noise
It comes from right front.
Most pronounced when coasting at higher speeds (but can be heard at slow speed as well).
Goes away when I turn left (even slightly - like changing lanes)
Comes back as soon as the wheel goes straight again.
Goes away when I brake.
I don't feel the noise in the steering wheel, pedals or seat, just hear it.
It seems when I accelerate the noise goes away (or at least lessens)
I have some thoughts, but I thought I would put this out there for a clean look at the situation.
Some things I have done already.
- Removed the hub cap. - still off
- pulled the wheel and checked the caliper braket tight and the caliper bolts tight. - were tight (although I got a little movement just slightly)
- checked lug nuts tight - were tight
- drove the car around for about 20 minutes at various speeds - (this is where most of the diagnostic info above was identified)
- felt the tie rod (car on the ground) - it twists a little with moderate resistance (same as driver side) - seems normal
What do you think?
Thanks in advance
Jason
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From: Mesa, AZ
Originally Posted by totalimmortal
Wheel bearing maybe? I just had mine replaced after having some similar things giong on that you are describing. How many miles?
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I would have never guessed this in a million years, but it turns out the rear backing plate was hitting the drum and causing the noise. Pretty simple fix. The bearing was fine, the tie rods fine. It all looked fine on the front end, that is what was so perplexing to me - therefore rear drum makes sense.
Thanks for the suggestions.
Jason
Thanks for the suggestions.
Jason