Rubbing noise but no evidence?

[Anonymous]

Bit of advice Guys please.
Whenever I taking a left hand bend at more than 20 mph I hear a rubbing noise which seems to be comming from the F/O wheel. It has been there for a about a month or so and have had both O/S wheels off to check for any visible signs of rubbing, Nothing visible. Wheel bearings are fine ball joints etc all fine, When the car was up on the lift last week I had a good chance to get a visual underneath, I discussed it with the mechanic and he also went over it, still nothing, Tonight I went back to him and took him out for a spin, When he heard it he was puzzled , we took it to a large empty car park and circled the car at 30mph, the noise was there constantly, H e took a guess at it maybe the front disc rubbing againt the plate. Not completely confident in removing it to check and thought I would ask for advice or if anyone else has had a similar issue before I proceed any further. :? :?

 

[Anonymous]

Anyone???

 

[Anonymous]

 

[gannet]

guess you have a unique problem :?

 

[Anonymous]

http://www.z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=18710&p=269180#p269180

I had the same thing. I thought it was coming from the rear, but it was actually the front in the end. I recently changed all my discs/pads and now the sound has gone... I'd start looking there if I was you

 

[Anonymous]

I had the same thing. I thought it was coming from the rear, but it was actually the front in the end. I recently changed all my discs/pads and now the sound has gone... I'd start looking there if I was you

Cheers, I was thinking possibly the disc but just seems weird that it only does it when turning left, However after reading your thread this is possibly the way forward.
Time to start saving up my Zed fund again as it has just been emptied

 

[pvr]

And the wheels does not get warm?

 

[Anonymous]

And the wheels does not get warm?

Eh?? :?

 

[a11y]

I guess what pvr means if there was something rubbign somewhere it would generate friction which may cause the wheel to heat up. I could be wrong as I'm just guessing, pvr's a bit vague here :wink:

 

[pvr]

Sorry - was writing whilst talking on the phone

As a11y mentioned, I was referring to the temperature of the wheel you were thinking was causing the friction was going up. As friction generates heat, it might indicate where it occurs.

If after your testing, the tyre was boiling hot - it would be a surface friction against the tyre itself. If the wheel was getting hot, but not the tyre, it might be the disk pad rubbing against the disk, causing friction that way.

 

[Anonymous]

I checked my wheels but they all felt the same temperature.

Nosa, I know what you mean about it onyl happening when turning right (or in my case left) thats why I was convinced it was suspension originally.

It might be worth just removing the pads from the caliper, get some copper grease behind them and putting it back together. You're looking at a <1h job, but its better than spending £250+ on new discs/pads for the front.

 

[Anonymous]

After driving home from Work last night I took the wheel off again some 10 minutes after getting home, The wheel was I would say at a temp I would expect, certainly nothing out of the ordinary, I will ask the guys at the meet this weekend to have a listen to see if any one can shed any light, Its got me baffled (Not difficult to do) but it is damned annoying.

 

[navid.v]

On the way home tonight, I had the roof down and heard this rubbing noise but as mentioned by others before, can't see anything? No idea what to do! The discs and pads were changed when I bought the car year ago and haven't done many miles?

Any ideas?
Thanks.

 

[stirz]

not read all the posts but have a look at the brake pad dust covers might too close, jack each corner up and spin the wheel , if this has been suggested excuse me

 

[navid.v]

No tools or jack at home, have to look at it Monday I guess thanks anyway

 

[Gerry]

not read all the posts but have a look at the brake pad dust covers might too close, jack each corner up and spin the wheel , if this has been suggested excuse me

I had the same issue , a rubbing traveling at 15-20mph ( couldnt hear it when going quicker) . it was the dust covers/back plate to the discs, give them a push or a pull until the rubbing sound is gone .

 

[navid.v]

thanks Gerry, will try that