[s-cars] creaking noise

[Fred Munro]

Aaron;

Goes away when braking, eh? Does "brakes working better" mean your brake
pedal is higher? If so your caliper could be sticking and dragging the pads.
Take the car for a short run. Stop the car with minimal braking and feel
both front discs. If one is dragging, it will be much hotter than the other.
Don't burn your fingers. An IR thermometer is handy for this :).

HTH

Fred Munro
'97 S6


-----Original Message-----
From: s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com
[mailto:s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com]On Behalf Of Aaron Ryba
Sent: August 9, 2007 6:09 PM
To: s-car-list
Subject: [s-cars] creaking noise


Oh holy s-list;

Just had a 4 wheel alignment done after replacing 2 front tires and now
there is a annoying creaking noise which comes from what sounds like the
front right of the car. I just replaced the bearings so I know that is not
the problem. I think it isn't the suspension, although it is old, needs
repair and the rear does squeak. Noise doesn't happen necessarily  in tandem
with suspension movement.

It happens intermittently while driving, doesn't seem to increase when going
over moderate bumps, increases somewhat when taking slight left, decreases
somewhat when taking slight right. Goes away when braking. Very noticeable
when starting from a stop, especially when going uphill, sounds like there
is some play in the subframe bushings and the front tires pulling at slow
launch makes it more noticeable.

I definitely need to redo all suspension including bushings & other bits,
just want to drive for a while without ruining the badly needed new front
tires. The alignment was successful just wondered if in the process the
subframe bushings were loosened or something else to create the problem.

It has been hot as hell here lately, 105 today! And my brakes did feel a bit
funny when I picked up the car (actually seemed to be working better), also
I do need to repair a slowly leaking J-hose. Is it possible my front right
brake caliper or pad is sticking?

Anyone want to take a shot?

Aaron Ryba
95 S6





____________________________________________________________________________
________
Yahoo! oneSearch: Finally, mobile search
that gives answers, not web links.
http://mobile.yahoo.com/mobileweb/onesearch?refer=1ONXIC
_______________________________________________
S-CAR-List mailing list
S-CAR-List at audifans.com
http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/s-car-list