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Squeaky Something when Backing up
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murphy 1941 |
09-01-2014 @ 8:57 PM
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When backing up out of driveway and just as I turn on the street the car squeaks also squeaks when brakes applied. I can see if it squeaks when I apply brake but when I'm just turning to get on the street is what baffles me? I had the wheels of when I got car and repacked bearings and checked brakes. Now this? Seems coming from rear
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TomO |
09-02-2014 @ 6:55 AM
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In high humidity weather, the brake shoes can absorb some moisture and rub on the drums causing a squeak. This usually goes away after driving a few miles. If this is what you are experiencing, I would not worry about it. If it is not the shoes rubbing on the drums, you may have worn axle housings, causing the rear wheel bearings to squeak. I would worry about this, as it could lead to a broken axle. There are other causes of squeaks and you will have to check out the suspension for them.
Tom
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murphy 1941 |
09-02-2014 @ 9:57 AM
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Thanks TomO when I checked wheels last winter the right axle had slight marks on it not deep. What can be done to avert further damage short of replacement of axle? John
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murphy 1941 |
09-02-2014 @ 9:58 AM
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The squeak does go away after a while but not completely a slight one some time. Usually take car out once per week
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murphy 1941 |
09-02-2014 @ 9:32 PM
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Tom, worn axle housing? What is the axle housing you refer, the entire outer housing from differential to the wheel? I've never been in this situation regarding rear wheels, and it's Greek to me . So bear with me on this I'm learning. John
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TomO |
09-03-2014 @ 6:37 AM
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John, The rear wheel bearings use the axle housing as an inner race. If the bearings are not kept greased, the housings wear on the load side (bottom). The squeak that is produced is a high pitched one and is usually heard backing up at low speeds. The brake squeak is usually a lower pitched squeak, some time it sounds like the groan old men make when they get up from under the car. Marks on the axle are usually OK, marks on the housing, mean it is wearing. The bearing surface can be turned and a sleeve pressed on to repair the worn surface. Order your sleeve from John Connely, as they have the correct hardness. Tom
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murphy 1941 |
09-05-2014 @ 8:39 PM
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Tom, how do I get in touch withj John Connely please . In case I need sleeve? I've got the tire off and haven't taken the drum off yet , waiting to barrow puller. I probably should get one myself. I turned the the , tried to turn it and it was really tough to turn. I'll see what I get when drum is removed. But need contact info for j.Connely thanks
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TomO |
09-06-2014 @ 6:16 AM
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Here is a link to his website http://www.columbiatwospeedparts.com/Pages/default.aspx Is your squeak high pitched or a groan?
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supereal |
09-09-2014 @ 12:26 PM
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A squeaking or grating sound from a brake drum can be from a loose part, such as a dislodged shoe clip. The last one I chased was from a "horseshoe" clip that fell off a parking brake assembly.
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murphy 1941 |
09-09-2014 @ 8:33 PM
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I pulled wheels rear, one possible problem on right side wheel is when they turned drum down they left a ridge on bottom where cut ended the is more pronounced then the other wheel on left side. It rubbed against front edge of shoe making it black. It's possible a squeak? Then I opened pandora box, I lifted the dust seals to check if any fluid, sure enough it's leaking on both wheels. So replacement is required. The color of fluid is rust color. Will know more later. I believe the core is done with rust will see.
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