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Offline CarlW

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Whistling noise
« on: March 18, 2014, 10:57:55 pm »
Just bought the new car and noticed there is what sounds like a whistle noise that i think is coming from the back wheel area.. only seem to hear it under 30mph or lower.. not a constant noise but can hear it when the noise appears.. Pads are due soon so wondering if it could be to do with them or maybe something else?

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Re: Whistling noise
« Reply #1 on: March 19, 2014, 09:48:25 am »
It's most likely one of the back calipers sticking on a bit, or as you said, the pad could be near the end of its' life. Once you change the pads out, and the brake assembly gets cleaned & lubricated, the noise should stop  :happy2:
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Re: Whistling noise
« Reply #2 on: March 19, 2014, 01:06:22 pm »
Thanks, hope thats the case but shall soon find out

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Re: Whistling noise
« Reply #3 on: March 19, 2014, 07:22:51 pm »
Update..

Not certain on this yet as i've only driven the car 3 - 4 times since i picker her up on Tuesday

I haven't yet heard the whistling noise when the car is cold so for now.. I'm saying it happens when the car is warm but i am not garunteeing this comment as i haven't driven it enough to pin point fine details out