So you are aware of what I have already done.
I have had the back discs and pads replaced (which include rear bearings) and it made no difference.
The only thing left that I can see is the caliper (which ahs been checked many times by many different garages) or as they suggest the tyres.
I replaced the original Pirelli Rosso Tyres with Good Year efficientgrips. After the noise appeared I swapped these with my wifes well worn Dunlops SP2050's (as she has an identical car). No noticable difference, but I now notice a rumble (different noise to mine) on my wifes car.
I am now looking at the possibility of the tyres themselves causing a vibration/resonance in the springs. Someone told me Pirelli's were soft rubber tyres and dampened any feedback. Dunlop/Good YEar on the other hand are apparently hard rubber tyres.
I am in the process of sourcing a couple of old pirelli tyres to test this theory.
Anyone any other ideas??? I was told to get some rubber stoppers (which are used by caravanners) to dampen the springs and see if the problem is located there. Any other fault finding tips would be greatly appreciated...
Posted Sep 2, 2010 (14 years ago)