HELP Noise comming from driverside wheel??
08-10-04, 11:03 PM
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GOT MY BALL JOINTS DONE!!!
i got my balljoints done............and the knocking noise is still there!!
I have come to the conclusion that it makes the noise when i press the brakes or as i press the brakes...any new thoughts!!!????
Please this is getting on my nerves!!
Thanks
I have come to the conclusion that it makes the noise when i press the brakes or as i press the brakes...any new thoughts!!!????
Please this is getting on my nerves!!
Thanks
08-10-04, 11:06 PM
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hey wassup man
I have the same noise that you had but it okay. I ask most of the Lexus pro they said if come from your break. But its okay because most of the lexus have it. its nothing to worry about
08-10-04, 11:15 PM
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but i didnt have it b4 i had my car for 5 months and it just started when i put my new wheels on!
i went to over 5 different places to have my car looked at and no one can tell me what it is!! i asked was it a bent brake Calipers and they said no!
i can hear it inside and out!
i went to over 5 different places to have my car looked at and no one can tell me what it is!! i asked was it a bent brake Calipers and they said no!
i can hear it inside and out!
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08-11-04, 03:32 AM
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Kia, if you are down to drive to NY, you can go to my buddy Jeff at www.maximumtuning.net
He's Lexus certified (worked at a Lexus dealer in NY for 5 years mostly on GS's) as well as ASE Certified
He fixed my noises as I had creaking and clunking which turned out to be my strut mounts and ball joints.
IMO, he can tell you instantly what the problem is, as there isn't much to a suspension. SInce you replaced your ball joints, it can only leave the actual struts, springs, control arm, wheel bearings,
I would go to him, as he knows this car like his own supercharged maxima
Give him a call and tell him Heath sent ya!
He's Lexus certified (worked at a Lexus dealer in NY for 5 years mostly on GS's) as well as ASE Certified
He fixed my noises as I had creaking and clunking which turned out to be my strut mounts and ball joints.
IMO, he can tell you instantly what the problem is, as there isn't much to a suspension. SInce you replaced your ball joints, it can only leave the actual struts, springs, control arm, wheel bearings,
I would go to him, as he knows this car like his own supercharged maxima
Give him a call and tell him Heath sent ya!
08-11-04, 06:22 AM
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My first guess if I read your post correctly is the anti-rattle clips in your brake shoes may be damaged or missing from prior brake work. Did you get a refund for the ball joint work? since it was not the cause of the noise.
Struts fail like bad shocks, they will feel alot of bouncy feeling. Sometimes you will notice oil around the strut shaft where it is leaking out. They do not make a noise when they go bad.
Wheel bearings make a howling sound, or sometimes a clicking sound. If they were bad enough to make a knocking sound it would be obvious when you jacked up the car and spun the tire.
Struts fail like bad shocks, they will feel alot of bouncy feeling. Sometimes you will notice oil around the strut shaft where it is leaking out. They do not make a noise when they go bad.
Wheel bearings make a howling sound, or sometimes a clicking sound. If they were bad enough to make a knocking sound it would be obvious when you jacked up the car and spun the tire.
08-11-04, 06:46 AM
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Originally posted by XYZLexus1
Struts fail like bad shocks, they will feel alot of bouncy feeling. Sometimes you will notice oil around the strut shaft where it is leaking out. They do not make a noise when they go bad.
Wheel bearings make a howling sound, or sometimes a clicking sound. If they were bad enough to make a knocking sound it would be obvious when you jacked up the car and spun the tire.
Struts fail like bad shocks, they will feel alot of bouncy feeling. Sometimes you will notice oil around the strut shaft where it is leaking out. They do not make a noise when they go bad.
Wheel bearings make a howling sound, or sometimes a clicking sound. If they were bad enough to make a knocking sound it would be obvious when you jacked up the car and spun the tire.
also, sounds are subjective. What is a clunk or squeal to me, can be a howl or screech to you.
08-11-04, 10:01 AM
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Ok......now one person said my brake clips were a little worn when i get my brakes done again have them change that BUT didnt think that was the "clicking/knocking"!
so some suggestions from you guys was it could be:
my struts springs, control arm, or wheel bearings,
There is no boucing feeling i dont see any oil leaking
and someone commented about the wheel bearings will make noise when the wheel is spun but when they spun the wheel no knocking sound!
i didnt get a refund on the on the ball joint because they still needed to replaced i was shown by they did it by another shop*
so some suggestions from you guys was it could be:
my struts springs, control arm, or wheel bearings,
There is no boucing feeling i dont see any oil leaking
and someone commented about the wheel bearings will make noise when the wheel is spun but when they spun the wheel no knocking sound!
i didnt get a refund on the on the ball joint because they still needed to replaced i was shown by they did it by another shop*
08-11-04, 04:12 PM
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Originally posted by XYZLexus1
I believe the ball joints are integrated into the control arms so if your ball joints were replaced you can eliminate control arms. I may be incorrect though.
I believe the ball joints are integrated into the control arms so if your ball joints were replaced you can eliminate control arms. I may be incorrect though.
08-17-06, 12:26 PM
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I know its been 2 years, but if youre still trying to figure it out I did. I had the noise come about a month ago and was told recently that its the upper ball joint. As he moved it that same noise was there. The problem is, the upper ball joint can only be purchased with the control arm, price $460 for the part and 1.5H labor at Maximum Tuning.
08-17-06, 03:32 PM
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I know its been 2 years, but if youre still trying to figure it out I did. I had the noise come about a month ago and was told recently that its the upper ball joint. As he moved it that same noise was there. The problem is, the upper ball joint can only be purchased with the control arm, price $460 for the part and 1.5H labor at Maximum Tuning.
