Squeaky back wheel!?!

Post by **funbus3** » 02 Apr 2007, 18:47

Got a rythmic sqeak/squeal from rear passenger side wheel, worse when accelerating but still squeaks when coasting along in neutral.

Gonna get it in bits ASAP as we wanted to get away this weekend, was thinking along the lines of brakes or wheelbearing?

Any thoughts or advice much appreciated.

Post by **funbus1** » 02 Apr 2007, 19:09

Sounds like brake shoes sticking. due to b/cylinder not retracting. Remove brake drum. hold 2 decent screwdrivers ,points against back plate, squeeze both shoes together,get someone to press brake peddle,shoes will push your screwdivers apart, squeeze shoes back together, and repeat untill everything starts to free off. worth a try, worked for me, before you start strippin everythinn.
Rick.

Post by **philippacman** » 02 Apr 2007, 19:42

also may be the large 36 mm drive shaft/hub nut, they can free off slightly,

Post by **SyncroRich** » 04 Apr 2007, 10:01

Can be the brake backplate fouling the edge of the drum as it goes round.
These backplates do rot and can also be easily knocked out of line at the bottom.
It sounds a lot worse than it is.
Try adjusting it with a gentle tap with a drift.

Post by **funbus3** » 06 Apr 2007, 18:26

'Twas the back plate! a gentle tap with bit of wood and big hammer and we are heading for the hills squeak free!!

Ta!

Post by **SyncroRich** » 09 Apr 2007, 10:15

Yay!