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Old Jul 7, 2011 | 05:38 PM
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Hi guys. I recently noticed a problem on the rear of my car. Mostly coming from the rear right. Its sounds like a bent rim but already tried other rims and still the same sound. Its like a thumping sound but i can feel it in my car.
Can it be the shoes and drums or mabye a wheel bearing. It keeps getting worse and worse. Oh and forgot to mention its a constant noise not only when im braking but driving in general. Any ideas or suggestions? Thanks
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Old Jul 7, 2011 | 05:38 PM
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Forgot to mention. I have a brand new suspension setup also so i doubt its that.
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Old Jul 7, 2011 | 08:47 PM
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switch wheels around to see if its the wheel or tire. thats probably what it is, tire

crap, didnt see you already tried different wheel. lift the back of the car and spin the wheel to see if the brake drags. I know mind does, and I have cupped tires so it makes a good bit of noise.
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Old Jul 7, 2011 | 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by alphalanos
switch wheels around to see if its the wheel or tire. thats probably what it is, tire

crap, didnt see you already tried different wheel. lift the back of the car and spin the wheel to see if the brake drags. I know mind does, and I have cupped tires so it makes a good bit of noise.
Yea tried that and the back tires do seem a little stiff when i spin them. Its just such an awkward noise. Its really loud sounds like my car is falling apart lol. Any other suggestions?
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Old Jul 7, 2011 | 10:33 PM
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Bump! really want to figure this out
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 06:26 AM
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 06:31 AM
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That sounds like wheel tramp. What all did you replace on the suspension? My guess would be you didn't get that shock put in right. Without it, the wheel is just sort of bouncing at the mercy of the spring. I doubt it is your brakes man, unless the shoes welded themselves to the drum.

EDIT: Do the wheel bearing test. Lift the vehicle, grip the tire on the top and bottom, jiggle it on a horizontal axis. If the wheel has any play, it needs replaced.

Last edited by thenext; Jul 8, 2011 at 06:36 AM. Reason: I am silly.
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 07:03 AM
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I replaced the shocks with tociko blues on megan racing coilover sleeves. Im pretty sure the shock is in right. Will check the bearing test now.
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Choppin
I replaced the shocks with tociko blues on megan racing coilover sleeves. Im pretty sure the shock is in right. Will check the bearing test now.
I have a similar noise, I hear it a lot when I am turning down say an off ramp. My suspension is original. I have newer tires and rims.

there are rear wheel bearings? how do you change them?

The noise is the the rear trailing arm bushings can it be?
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 08:05 PM
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Does it vary with speed?

Does it get loud only when you're turning in 1 direction going above a certain speed? Sounds like wheel bearing to me. Wait till it get's a little worse, then you'll know for sure which one it is

Here's my writeup on doing a rear wheel bearing:
https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-civic-del-sol-1992-2000-1/diy-how-replace-rear-wheel-bearing-drum-brakes-2950562/
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 10:54 PM
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Does it vary with speed?

Does it get loud only when you're turning in 1 direction going above a certain speed? Sounds like wheel bearing to me. Wait till it get's a little worse, then you'll know for sure which one it is

Here's my writeup on doing a rear wheel bearing:
https://honda-tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2950562
Thanks for the info. Finally figured out it was the wheel bearings. Will be changing them tomorrow!
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