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rcroane Samba Member
Joined: January 03, 2013 Posts: 1996 Location: Springfield, Virginia
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Posted: Sun Feb 16, 2020 12:29 pm Post subject: Diagnosing braking noise |
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Hi folks.....
I've been trying to diagnose a groaning noise in my '65 bug that I believe is coming from my right front wheel. It occurs near the end of coming to a stop and also when making a slow hard right with my foot on the brake....like pulling into a parking spot. All I've done so far is adjust the brakes and make sure the front end is well lubed. Still getting the noise.
I should mention that my car has Porsche 356 brakes.
So, today I decided to remove the hub and take a look. This is actually the first time I've removed a front hub. As a starter, I've attached two photos of the brake components before I've done any cleaning. I didn't see any obvious issues, but I'm a rookie and wanted to get your opinion before I dismiss the brakes as the culprit. If the brakes are ok, I'm wondering if there is an issue with the bearings. Thanks.
_________________ '65 Sunroof Bug |
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Spezialist Banned
Joined: July 01, 2005 Posts: 1941
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Posted: Sun Feb 16, 2020 1:37 pm Post subject: Re: Diagnosing braking noise |
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Sounds like loose bearing. _________________
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vwoldbug Samba Member
Joined: January 28, 2009 Posts: 1214 Location: Ohio
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Posted: Sun Feb 16, 2020 3:52 pm Post subject: Re: Diagnosing braking noise |
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I would search for a picture of the installed parts . Are the return springs in the correct positions. Then sand the shoes and drums also put a dab of grease between shoe mounting and backin |
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mukluk Samba Member
Joined: October 18, 2012 Posts: 6985 Location: Clyde, TX
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Posted: Sun Feb 16, 2020 5:32 pm Post subject: Re: Diagnosing braking noise |
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The only time I have a groaning brake issue is when I'm too easy on the brakes for a bit. A few solid applications like you're trying to bed in a new set clears things up. _________________ 1960 Ragtop w/Semaphores "Inga" |
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