1975 Corvette Chirp / squeak
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1975 Corvette Chirp / squeak
I have a squeak or chirp coming from the drivers side rear wheel.
The faster I go, the quicker the chirp/squeak. This occurs regardless if I put on the brakes. However, when i apply the brakes, the chirp/squeak sound is more prevalent. It has rear disk brakes.
I replaced the leaf spring and bushings; however, the chirp/squeak is still there.
Any thoughts on the issue?
The faster I go, the quicker the chirp/squeak. This occurs regardless if I put on the brakes. However, when i apply the brakes, the chirp/squeak sound is more prevalent. It has rear disk brakes.
I replaced the leaf spring and bushings; however, the chirp/squeak is still there.
Any thoughts on the issue?
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: Midlothian VA
I have a squeak or chirp coming from the drivers side rear wheel.
The faster I go, the quicker the chirp/squeak. This occurs regardless if I put on the brakes. However, when i apply the brakes, the chirp/squeak sound is more prevalent. It has rear disk brakes.
I replaced the leaf spring and bushings; however, the chirp/squeak is still there.
Any thoughts on the issue?
The faster I go, the quicker the chirp/squeak. This occurs regardless if I put on the brakes. However, when i apply the brakes, the chirp/squeak sound is more prevalent. It has rear disk brakes.
I replaced the leaf spring and bushings; however, the chirp/squeak is still there.
Any thoughts on the issue?
IF NOT:
Could be one of the wheel bearings (inner/outer): not overly expensive but considerably more difficult to replace.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 2,094
Likes: 298
From: Midlothian VA
I'd minimum replace both on the squeak side. Generally, if the u-joint is bad you'll know it when you take it apart (rust, dust, dry, worn, etc).
While you have the halfshaft out you can check the axle.
