Creaking Noise from Front-end while braking
2/15/12, 07:29 PM
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Creaking Noise from Front-end while braking
I've had the TSB done on the control arms to fix the clunking noise I was getting on bumps. But I've got a creaking noise (not a squeak) -- only when braking. I can't reproduce it by pushing up and down on the suspension, though I would have expected it as I thought the sound might have been a (dry) bushing on the sway bar or such.
Will bring it back to the dealer...but wanted to give them something specific to check. Last time I told them about this problem, they listened and said it seemed like it was maybe the ABS kicking in. It does almost sound like that kind of a noise...but there's no brake pedal pulsing to go with it so I'm not convinced.
Anyone have any ideas?
Will bring it back to the dealer...but wanted to give them something specific to check. Last time I told them about this problem, they listened and said it seemed like it was maybe the ABS kicking in. It does almost sound like that kind of a noise...but there's no brake pedal pulsing to go with it so I'm not convinced.
Anyone have any ideas?
2/16/12, 03:54 PM
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Does it happen really only in cold temps? If so, I've got the same issue. Took it to the dealer and it got too warm to replicate, and I haven't bothered to go back yet since it's not that pressing an issue.
2/17/12, 05:06 PM
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It does seem worse in the cold...but on the otherhand, maybe it just is worse as the car is getting older (and it's still winter so it's still cold). I'm wondering if maybe it's an issue with the caliper (loose?). Let's see what wheelman's dealer says (hopefully the dealer is more imaginative than mine was).
2/17/12, 05:58 PM
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Would they be bushings squeaking?
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2/17/12, 06:06 PM
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I wondered because I thought I've read about the grease.
2/17/12, 06:21 PM
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Was it different after you changed suspension?
I've heard it on older cars and just sprayed lubricant on it. lol
2/18/12, 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by 11GTBlu
It does seem worse in the cold...but on the otherhand, maybe it just is worse as the car is getting older (and it's still winter so it's still cold). I'm wondering if maybe it's an issue with the caliper (loose?). Let's see what wheelman's dealer says (hopefully the dealer is more imaginative than mine was).
2/21/12, 11:39 AM
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My creaking issues...
front-end: ball joint/LCA, as expected, & possibly upper strut mounts
brakes: degrading calipers, not as expected considering I only have 45k on the car
...so maybe check those if you're having similar issues.
front-end: ball joint/LCA, as expected, & possibly upper strut mounts
brakes: degrading calipers, not as expected considering I only have 45k on the car
...so maybe check those if you're having similar issues.
2/21/12, 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by wheelman
My creaking issues...
front-end: ball joint/LCA, as expected, & possibly upper strut mounts
brakes: degrading calipers, not as expected considering I only have 45k on the car
...so maybe check those if you're having similar issues.
front-end: ball joint/LCA, as expected, & possibly upper strut mounts
brakes: degrading calipers, not as expected considering I only have 45k on the car
...so maybe check those if you're having similar issues.
2/21/12, 06:54 PM
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No, it's an '07 w/ 45K so no warranty. About $450 each for ball joint and strut braces, $700 for calipers, so $1600+ all tolled. Does failing calipers at 45K sound right to anyone else? Seems pretty lame to me.
2/21/12, 09:22 PM
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Originally Posted by wheelman
No, it's an '07 w/ 45K so no warranty. About $450 each for ball joint and strut braces, $700 for calipers, so $1600+ all tolled. Does failing calipers at 45K sound right to anyone else? Seems pretty lame to me.
2/22/12, 11:27 AM
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I've had the TSB done on the control arms to fix the clunking noise I was getting on bumps. But I've got a creaking noise (not a squeak) -- only when braking. I can't reproduce it by pushing up and down on the suspension, though I would have expected it as I thought the sound might have been a (dry) bushing on the sway bar or such.
Please let me know if you’d like me to escalate this to the Customer Service Manager of your area.
Deysha