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Too many creaks and rattles

Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2003 7:25 pm
by rxboy
Aside from all the rattles from the rear (quarterpanels etc), I now have to contend with a new increasingly annoying creak. When I start to move from a standstill, whether in D or R, there are now a few loud "grinding" noises that seem to be coming from the front. They are only present when I start to move at a slow speed like when I park.

Could this be a problem with the brakes or are the 17x7 wheels I got fitted 3 months ago the culprits?

Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2003 5:28 pm
by EXC
rxboy my car does the same thing but only when its wet :P
just after i wash my car or its been raining.

Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2003 7:38 pm
by rxboy
Yeah it might be the moisture but I'm not 100% sure. It has been raining a lot in Melbourne recently, plus the new rims expose the brakes to rain more than the stock ones.

Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2003 8:00 pm
by GPXXX
the only creaks I've been getting are the ones from my seat... eachy time i adjust my bum, the chair squeaks... bloody annoying, but still comfy nevertheless! :roll:

creaks

Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2003 12:25 pm
by elmo
your brakes might be draggin a bit