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Old 06-18-08 | 02:30 PM
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Annoying Wheel Clicking Noise??

Has anyone had this or knows what it is?? The rear wheels make a clicking sound when rolling, but when the brakes are applied it stops. I cannot duplicate this noise when the car is on jacks & in gear, and the driveline seems ok when I check it static. The brake calipers are tight. Anyone know about this??
Old 06-18-08 | 02:37 PM
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Does it do it when you back up as well as go forward? Check the C/V (constant velocity) joints.


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Wear in the outer joint usually shows up as vibration at certain speeds, a bit like the vibration caused by an unbalanced wheel. To determine if the joint is worn, a driver should find a big empty parking lot and drive the car slowly in tight circles, left and right. Worn joints will make a rhythmic clicking or cracking noise. Wear in the inner joints shows up as a "clunk" or "pop" when applying power, or if severe, when lifting off the throttle.
Old 06-18-08 | 04:00 PM
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it might also be a cracked rim. one of my stock aluminum wheels had a crack in one of the spokes making it click. It would slightly separate then come back together. causing the click
Old 06-19-08 | 03:31 AM
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I think Natey nailed it. I'll try out the parking lot trick when I can (I'm working 60hr weeks) Thanks for the quick replies guys. The rims are after market & new. Good tip to know though.
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