Creaking noise
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Burning Brakes
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From: Harrisonburg VA
Creaking noise
Have a creaking noise coming from the rear of my car...I'm guessing this is shocks? Any other ideas, suggestions, common problems? Anyone have any recommendations for replacement, prices, where to buy?
Thanks.
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C6 Z06 shocks are a no brainer from GMPartshouse.com.....but then again, you are "guessing". Troubleshoot the problem instead of throwing parts at it.
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Burning Brakes
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Creaking is usually from rubber (or poly) bushings.
Sway bar isolation bushings are prone to creaking - squeaking.
Apply a lube such as ”white lithium grease” to these areas.
Parts must be disassembled to lube properly – to insure that grease is applied deep within.
In my experience spraying “silicone lube” on bushings seems to make the creaking worse.
Sway bar isolation bushings are prone to creaking - squeaking.
Apply a lube such as ”white lithium grease” to these areas.
Parts must be disassembled to lube properly – to insure that grease is applied deep within.
In my experience spraying “silicone lube” on bushings seems to make the creaking worse.
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I agree with the bushings. I just usually replaced them when the creaking would start up as they are cheap. Once I tried the lubrication method and it sure did not work for me.. made it a lot worse, so they were probably badly worn out. I replaced them and no more problem.
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Burning Brakes
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I agree with the bushings. I just usually replaced them when the creaking would start up as they are cheap. Once I tried the lubrication method and it sure did not work for me.. made it a lot worse, so they were probably badly worn out. I replaced them and no more problem.
