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Old Oct 2, 2010 | 06:02 PM
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What is this noise?!

Sorry for the X-Post...but what is this noise I am getting/feeling going forward then reverse.

Control Arm Bushings? Other?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVH4Sy-s2PE
 
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Old Oct 3, 2010 | 03:53 AM
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I'm thinking a hub bearing or something with the axle it self. However I have never heard a control arm bushing that is failing.
 
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Old Oct 3, 2010 | 03:10 PM
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It's very tinny sounding , check your backing plate ( on back side of brake disk ) , maybe something stuck in it
 
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Old Oct 5, 2010 | 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by uk2bx
It's very tinny sounding , check your backing plate ( on back side of brake disk ) , maybe something stuck in it
Back Plate you mean dust shields? (as I know them)

Agree does sound "tinny"
 
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Old Oct 6, 2010 | 08:00 AM
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Yep dust Sheilds , we often get stuff stuck between them and the brake disc on the cars I work on , just something to check...
 
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