tapping sound?

shaneyboy · 27th August 2009, 21:02

i have noticed a tapping sound from the rear end when i am free wheeling at slow speed ,the tapping sound is linked to the wheels turning because it is faster tap the faster i am free wheeling so to speak, any idears ?

Phil · 27th August 2009, 21:04

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Originally Posted by shaneyboy

i have noticed a tapping sound from the rear end when i am free wheeling at slow speed ,the tapping sound is linked to the wheels turning because it is faster tap the faster i am free wheeling so to speak, any idears ?

Could it be a stone or nail in the tyre tread?

bramblp · 27th August 2009, 21:06

If it dissapears when the brakes are applied it could be cracked disks

shaneyboy · 27th August 2009, 21:10

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Originally Posted by bramblp

If it dissapears when the brakes are applied it could be cracked disks

i hope not as it had new disks and pads all round at the same time it was serviced just before i bought it! not checked for a stone , ?

newcybrown · 28th August 2009, 06:49

Did you have new hand brake shoes fitted?
If not would check them for peace of mind !

Dave Goody · 28th August 2009, 09:44

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Originally Posted by shaneyboy

i have noticed a tapping sound from the rear end when i am free wheeling at slow speed ,the tapping sound is linked to the wheels turning because it is faster tap the faster i am free wheeling so to speak, any idears ?

I bet it's stone in tyre, I have a pea shingle driveway and this sound is a regular on my car. Take it through a few bends fast, [ spreads the tread and gets rid of the stones] Dave

shaneyboy · 28th August 2009, 14:10

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Originally Posted by Dave Goody

I bet it's stone in tyre, I have a pea shingle driveway and this sound is a regular on my car. Take it through a few bends fast, [ spreads the tread and gets rid of the stones] Dave

just been out to car , jacked it up and turned wheels by hand ,no sound from passenger side rear, but when i went round to drivers side and did the same,i noticed when i turnd the wheel ,it got to a certain point and the brake shoe just lifted slightly and then droped back down and the two metle survices just clanked together , i thought that perhaps its because the disks and pads are new and they will wear in at some point,or is it something more?

shaneyboy · 29th August 2009, 22:20

bump
bump!!!

GreyGhost · 29th August 2009, 22:27

I strip the caliper off and run a steel straight edge over the disk to see if there is a high point. If it is that you should be able to see it if the movement is as violent as you describe.

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GreyGhost Banned 180+ Sport Auto Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bedford Middle Level Posts: 17,787 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 5 Posts	I strip the caliper off and run a steel straight edge over the disk to see if there is a high point. If it is that you should be able to see it if the movement is as violent as you describe.