dazraz_uk Posted November 2, 2007 Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 Started to hear a grinding noise last night which I originally thought was my brakes, however I had a look at the pads and they seem to have a fair bit left. Also its only happening occaisionally and only when turning left.Anyone got any ideas what it might be before I book it into the garage to get looked at??Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
green&black Posted November 2, 2007 Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 Just an idea. I'm not an expert, but that sound like a wheel bearing to me. Especially if it's only when turning one way and not the other. Never had it on my lupos but had the same with an Escort once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted November 2, 2007 Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 Its not from the steering wheel is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_M Posted November 2, 2007 Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 When you say turning........turning dirrection or the wheels simply turning when you move forward? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poobah Posted November 2, 2007 Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 Cough *** Constant Velocity Joint *** Cough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazraz_uk Posted November 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 (edited) Just an idea. I'm not an expert, but that sound like a wheel bearing to me. Especially if it's only when turning one way and not the other. Never had it on my lupos but had the same with an Escort once.Surely that would make the noise all the time I would have thought??Its not from the steering wheel is it?Hard to tell but to be honest it sounds like something is grinding whilst rotating rather than just a quick grind as I turn if that makes sense???When you say turning........turning dirrection or the wheels simply turning when you move forward?Bit of both as its whilst the car is moving but only happens when I turn the wheel, so its defintely a noise you'd associate with something rotating, and it definitely sounds like metal on metal Edited November 2, 2007 by dazraz_uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazraz_uk Posted November 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 Cough *** Constant Velocity Joint *** CoughThat the same as a track rod end by any chance?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poobah Posted November 2, 2007 Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 Nope but all much of a muchness. My guess would be the Constant velocity joint from the noise and circumstance you've described. Quite a common failure. Are you running aftermarket suspension?Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted November 2, 2007 Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 I had a grating noise from mine, was dirt on the horn contact ring, but to be honest, you'd know if it was there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max69vk Posted November 2, 2007 Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 Possible wheel bearing, a cv joint would more than likely be knocking rather than grinding. If there is any play in the bearing it will allow to wheel & disk to move out of symattery(sp?) and rub/grate against the carrier when under load at an angle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArosaScotty Posted November 2, 2007 Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 (edited) jack the car up (the side the noise is coming from) start the car and put it in first and slowly lift you foot of the clutch. that'll get the wheels going, then moving the steering wheel to the left (full lock) and to the right. you should see/hear it squeal, like two bits of metal being pressed together. i pretty confident its just a wheel bearing. Edited November 2, 2007 by ArosaScotty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jermaine Posted November 2, 2007 Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 don't know much but my about cars but my car makes the same sort of sound turning left & i need a new cv joint on the drivers side. so it's down to CV/wheel bearing or Track rod.what is it with lupo CV joints. it's seems every time someone checks under my car it needs a new 1. but it is lowered 40mm on standard suspension lolanyone know the cost for a new CV joint ?sorry if thats hijacking this post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EaRNi! Posted November 2, 2007 Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 wheel bearing, just had mine done today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazraz_uk Posted November 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2007 Turns out its one of the rear brake pistons has ceased which was causing the grinding noise as the brake was pretty much permenantly on! New caliper being fitted today as it just could not be freed, how much do they normally costs?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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