Strange noise after lowering?

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Lewis Miller
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Strange noise after lowering?

Post by Lewis Miller »

Hi, I fitted 35mm H&R Springs to my Sirocco today and there is now a strange noise which comes and goes, it sounds like when you shake a spray can. I reckon its the brake disc backing plate might need readjusting. Anybody else had this?
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Re: Strange noise after lowering?

Post by w8ody »

I had a similar problem. Did you damage or notice any damage to the strut mount? A seal on the front offside strut mount had gone releasing the ball bearings creating a whistling noise at curtain speeds. This happened because I jacked it up for a few days while I painted the callipers, this released the pressure on the worn strut mount releasing the ball bearings. Maybe this could be similar to yourself?
Lewis Miller
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Re: Strange noise after lowering?

Post by Lewis Miller »

Turns out it was as simple as a random bolt stuck between discs on the brake disc.
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Re: Strange noise after lowering?

Post by meerkat1991 »

Where had that random bolt come from though!!!
Lewis Miller
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Re: Strange noise after lowering?

Post by Lewis Miller »

Looked every where in the in the area couldn't find any bolts missing, there was loads of shit on the lifter so I guess it must of there I hope!
meerkat1991
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Re: Strange noise after lowering?

Post by meerkat1991 »

Haha! Hopefully
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