[s-cars] Rear Caliper Seizing?

Charlie Smith charlie at elektro.cmhnet.org
Thu Apr 3 13:18:02 EST 2003


Earlier, Randy Reimer wrote:
>
> Another new noise....at low speeds from the rear passenger wheel, I'm
> hearing a kind of tapping noise that occurs with each revolution of the
> wheel.  It disappears during braking, will do further investigation but if
> it is a caliper in the process of seizing, can anyone give some insight on
> how to unseize? (other than a big red upgrade)

A clicking / snapping noise under load can be from a CV joint that's
dry and starting to fail.  If they get dry, grooves can get worn in
the ball tracks.

Then you will hear a loud cracking noise under acceleration.

    - Charlie




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