HELP: Squeak/Moan after installing Prokit
So I installed a Prokit the other day on my 07 mz3 sport. A couple hickups here and there, including accedentically opening up the bearing on the top of the shock. I put that back together but now I should replace that bearing, not a big deal, but after the rest install was complete I took the car for a test drive. I noticed two noises, one when I am driving slow and turning, which I have found out is the result of opening up the bearing, so once I replace that bearing that should solve that noise. The second noise comes when I am driving, there is a sqeak/moan that comes from some component that is turning, such as the brakes, wheel, or drive shaft. You can tell that it comes from a turning component because it gets faster as I accelerate and slower as I slow down (much like a rock stuck in your tire would), seemingly in rhythm with the rotation of the wheels. Also, as I come to a complete stop it turns into more of a groan than a squeak. I took the wheels off and double checked that I torqued all the nuts/bolts that I had loosened, then removed the calipers and rotors, making sure nothing was stuck in there. I also spun the wheels as it was jacked up to see if I could re-create the noise, and I could not, so I am thinking it only happens when the suspension system is loaded with the weight of the car. Also I took a look to see if I could see rub marks on the drive shaft, rotors, or rims and I couldn't see anything.
Now I am wondering if anyone had this or heard of it? Also, I am wondering if the tire could be rubbing on the spring slightly? Has anyone heard of that happening, I am running RX-8's with the stock Bridgestone 225/45R18's.
Any recommendations or suggestions would be great.
Chris
So I installed a Prokit the other day on my 07 mz3 sport. A couple hickups here and there, including accedentically opening up the bearing on the top of the shock. I put that back together but now I should replace that bearing, not a big deal, but after the rest install was complete I took the car for a test drive. I noticed two noises, one when I am driving slow and turning, which I have found out is the result of opening up the bearing, so once I replace that bearing that should solve that noise. The second noise comes when I am driving, there is a sqeak/moan that comes from some component that is turning, such as the brakes, wheel, or drive shaft. You can tell that it comes from a turning component because it gets faster as I accelerate and slower as I slow down (much like a rock stuck in your tire would), seemingly in rhythm with the rotation of the wheels. Also, as I come to a complete stop it turns into more of a groan than a squeak. I took the wheels off and double checked that I torqued all the nuts/bolts that I had loosened, then removed the calipers and rotors, making sure nothing was stuck in there. I also spun the wheels as it was jacked up to see if I could re-create the noise, and I could not, so I am thinking it only happens when the suspension system is loaded with the weight of the car. Also I took a look to see if I could see rub marks on the drive shaft, rotors, or rims and I couldn't see anything.
Now I am wondering if anyone had this or heard of it? Also, I am wondering if the tire could be rubbing on the spring slightly? Has anyone heard of that happening, I am running RX-8's with the stock Bridgestone 225/45R18's.
Any recommendations or suggestions would be great.
Chris
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