tmdz28

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I went canyon carving this weekend and drove the car pretty hard for a good 10 minutes or so.

While it was a lot of fun, the end result was now I have a grinding noise every time i make a left turn. It appears that the grinding noise comes from the rear passenger side wheels, and only happens when the suspension in under load. If make a left turn really slow, everything is jolly. If i speed up a little bit or make a sharper left turn, it grinds.

I took the wheel off to inspect and could not find anything that has a scruff mark. My best guess is the parking brake is grinding against the rotor, or something in that area.

Anybody has experience the same problem before? I just want to see what everyone's opinions on this matter. If I could not pinpoint the problem, I'll just take it to a shop for them to analyze it.

Thanks!

jb007

could be a wheel bearing.? i am having the same issues but i think the noise is coming from the front passenger's side. does the noise change any when you: brake, speed up or slow down, press in the clutch, take it out of gear and coast, etc.

tmdz28

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Simply put, no.

The noise only appears specifically when i make a rather sharp left turn which put the right rear suspension under load. When I brake, speed up or slow down, press in the clutch, take it out of gear and coast, everything is fine. I did not have the chance to take my rear brakes out as I am hoping that's the culprit, not a bend axle or anything or that sort.

Thanks.

tmdz28

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anyone??

Sam Strano

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Sounds like a tire or wheel rub to me.

tmdz28

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It sounds like that, except i do not see any wheel scruff mark of any sort, that's what bothers me. The thing is, i have to make a rather sharp left turn at around 40mph or more for the sound to exist.

I will lift the car up again this weekend and try to pinpoint the sound.

99FormulaM6r

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Check to make sure your rear is centered and all of your bushings are ok.

tmdz28

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I shall do that.

But, how do i make sure the rear is centered? I am a noob when it comes to suspension.

Thanks!

99FormulaM6r

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You could hang a string with a washer on it down from the outsides (or insides) of the wheelwell and measure to see if it's uniform on both sides.

meine96ws6

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Mine does the very same thing..over 20mph sharp left turns.. I think i'm rubbing a caliper on the rotor..

tmdz28

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That is exactly what it sounds like!!!

I shall take the rotors out tonight and try to re-install it. I'll see if anything is loose.

libertyforall1776

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Also you may hear rubbing sounds if you have chrome plating that's coming off/peeling from your wheels and rubbing -- it's happening to my stock wheels on my RS...

tmdz28

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Did you ever find what caused the grinding noise?

Mine still does it. I'll have to investigate.