YACT: Rubbing almost mettalic sound when driving gets worse when turning

[virtueixi]

Originally posted by: Zenmervolt

Originally posted by: alm99

Originally posted by: virtueixi
I would also check calipers. Also, you pads.

I am hoping that its it, is it normal for them to do this?

No. If it were the brakes, the sound would go away completely under braking. Since the sound does not change with braking, it is HIGHLY unlikely that it is the brakes.

Squeeking from a stuck caliper will not be noticeable inside the car with the radio on at normal volume with the windows up, and it WILL go away when the brakes are applied firmly.

Fix your bearings. Now.

ZV

The fact that it gets worse when turning makes me think brake related. Let us know how it goes!

 

[IamElectro]

my vote goes to a bad wheel bearing

 

[mrCide]

most people mentioned that a noise coming from turning the wheel is cv joint from my exp, but if its constant when you're not turning its probably a bearing..

learn whats around your wheels and check up on everything down there.. i was diagnosing a problem, ended up doin cv joints / boots and learning my tie rod ends were bad.. check everything while you're under there

 

[Vic]

Diagnosing car sounds really isn't that hard. Just requires some simple application of deductive logic.

For example, does the sound change rhythm and pitch to the engine rpm regardless of vehicle speed? Then the problem is probably with the engine. Unless the sound goes away when the clutch is engaged, then the problem is in the transmission (assuming a manual, this is because the transmission stops spinning when the clutch is in and the car is at a stop).
Does the sound change according to vehicle speed regardless of engine speed? Then the problem is in the wheels/axles/brakes (everything before the output side of the transmission). If it's a whir, whine, or clicking, then problem is likely in the axles, joints, or differential(s). If it's a metal-on-metal grinding noise, then the problem is likely in the brakes or hubs. Does the sound change under braking? If not, then it's the wheel bearings.

Now, I'm not there and haven't heard these sounds, and am just basing my assumptions on what the OP said, but I am showing how I came to my conclusion. Judge or critique as you will.

Sorry, OP, cars suck sometimes. If you really want to test the brake possibility, find a safe area (like an empty parking lot) and do some really quick stops down from about 20 mph. Lock 'em up even once or twice. Then go in reverse a few feet after each run. If the sound doesn't change during or after, then the problem is likely not the brakes.

 

[OrganizedChaos]

just out of curiosity are you running the factory wheels or did you change them?

 

[RU482]

I've got a wheel bearing going out. Been driving on it for ~6 months. It's a kind of humming or whinning noise, gets louder at certain MPH's, and even louder when turing in to a curve that is on the same side as the bad bearing. (bad side on the outside of the curve)

I called a few mechanics, and the all asked if it was a clicking noise or a humming noise. From what they told me
Clicking noise = CV joint
Humming noise = wheel bearing

Here's a quick test if you feel up to it...jack up the car and pop the most suspected wheel off. Engage the parking brake (and probably put blocks in front of and behind the rear tires) and put the car in Neutral. Spin the wheel by hand and see if you can replicate the noise. If you feel daring, get in the car, start it up and put it in drive, slowly release the brake. If the car does not jerk, get out and check the side that is jacked up. It should be spinning. If it's a CV joint, you should be hearing a clicking noise. If it's a brake, you should hear a rubbing noise or possibly have no movement (at this point, give the hub a safe and gentle nudge), if it's a wheel bearing...well, it will sound like a marble on a hard surface and movement will be limited.

repeat for the other side.

If you are not up to the above...you are at the mercy of your mechanic...good luck!!

 

[zugzoog]

Originally posted by: Zenmervolt

Originally posted by: alm99

Originally posted by: virtueixi
I would also check calipers. Also, you pads.

I am hoping that its it, is it normal for them to do this?

No. If it were the brakes, the sound would go away completely under braking. Since the sound does not change with braking, it is HIGHLY unlikely that it is the brakes.

Squeeking from a stuck caliper will not be noticeable inside the car with the radio on at normal volume with the windows up, and it WILL go away when the brakes are applied firmly.

Fix your bearings. Now.

ZV

I would be checking the brake pads. Most pads have a warning clip attached that scrapes the disk when the pads are very low. Check to see if the clip is touching the disk.

The clip makes a god awlful noise and will continue while braking.

 

[Zee]

Originally posted by: pyonir
I had the same symptoms and it was the brake calipers. They were stuck and rubbing on the rotor.

me too, same issue, same symptoms as op

 

[woodsman]

Another one for brakes, I just had the same thing also.

 

[Aquaman]

Originally posted by: Zenmervolt
Either a bearing or CV joints. But CV joints tend to make more of a clunking noise.

Have the wheel bearings checked.

ZV

Yup......... I had my cv's replaced this year (14 year old Honda Civic si).

Cheers,
Aquaman