1990 Crx Si
Whats happening:
On some, not all right turns, going slow or fast, more prone when driving slow, i will hear a rubbing noise form the rear left (driver side) wheel.

I had this problem once before, but my rotor had gotten destoyed one way or another and was very rough. I replaced the rotor/pads on all wheels and it solved the problem. It has since arisen again, but the rotor is in fine shape, no damage.

After pulling the wheel of, the rotor itself is free to shake. I mean, if i grab it on the opposite side of the break pad, i can actually shake it in and out a little. Meaning it is loose...there are 2 screws i believe are suppose to hold in place but as you can see from my picture, those screws don't have anything to go into on the other side, nor do i have those screws. I'd assume that the tire when torqued properly onto the hub would hold the rotor in place, but my only thinking is that it is still loose causing the rubbing/squeaking noise.



My helms manual's hub actually has those same 4 large holes...

Only other issues with the rear suspension is a slightly bent stabilizer bar from previous owner sliding into a curb. It had been "fixed" at a shop.


NOTE: if i pull the e-brake slightly while it squeaks in a corner, it will stop, when i release it, it will continue again for the duration fo the turn.


Modified by issues4 at 6:40 PM 12/13/2004

 

what kind of rubbing is it? metal to metal/ rubber etc?
the brake rotor holds itself when the wheel is torqued

 

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that was my understanding as well.

it is metal/metal rubbing.

OOPS, on brothers name...


Modified by John O at 3:01 PM 12/13/2004

 

could it be the rotor dust cover?

 

sorry not sure what the dust cover is...do you mean the layor or rust over the rotor? If thats the case, is there a remedy to fix that?

NOTE: if i pull the e-brake slightly while it squeaks in a corner, it will stop, when i release it, it will continue again for the duration fo the turn.


Modified by issues4 at 6:39 PM 12/13/2004

 

still not sure what it is....opinions?

 

It's not the rotor being loose, it sounds like the pads are either glazed a little, the caliper isn't retracting enough, or the anti-squeel shims aren't anti-squeeling.