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Old Jul 23, 2001 | 05:07 PM
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I have a 1989 corvette in the passenger rear section of the car it squeaks. it does not sound like a grinding noise but more of a mouse like squeak. I've tried to bounce the car up and down thinking its a shock but I don't think it is. anyone have any ideas? I've also sprayed some silicone under the center cap to try and stop it but not sure if it helped or the noise just went away and came back.
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Old Jul 23, 2001 | 05:08 PM
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Quite possibly it's your rear brake pads.

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Old Jul 23, 2001 | 06:21 PM
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could it be your universal joints
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Old Jul 23, 2001 | 07:02 PM
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It could be a bushing. Spray the rear bushings with some wd-40. It might help.
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Old Jul 25, 2001 | 04:47 PM
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Thanks for the ideas I will try them out this weekend.
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I have a 1989 corvette in the passenger rear section of the car it squeaks. it does not sound like a grinding noise but more of a mouse like squeak. I've tried to bounce the car up and down thinking its a shock but I don't think it is. anyone have any ideas? I've also sprayed some silicone under the center cap to try and stop it but not sure if it helped or the noise just went away and came back.[/color]
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