Sounds like a coathanger is dragging along the ground

chokpa · Post by **chokpa** » 28 Feb 2010, 19:12

Hi Everyone

01 2.4 V70 from Australia.

For a few months now the right front wheel is starting to make a sound which is sort've WHIRRING. Like a low WOO WOO WOO as the wheel spins. It also make a distinctive sound that sounds like something is dragging along the ground. Very strange

Anyone have an inkling of what it could be? I will be taking it to the mechanic when I get back from interstate. Wondering if I'll need to take it to a volvo specialist, or if a suspension specialist will do. The volvo mechanics here are pretty expensive

Thanks!

Post by **vegasjetskier** » 28 Feb 2010, 19:57

When is the last time you had the brake pads replaced?

chokpa · Post by **chokpa** » 28 Feb 2010, 21:02

Can't say off the top of my head but probably whenever the dealer last prompted us to. I don't think it's that though, as the suspension does seem to be a bit off on that particular side

Post by **jblackburn** » 01 Mar 2010, 14:32

I'm thinking a wheel bearing, but first I have some questions.

-Does it increase with road speed, and go away if the transmission is dropped into neutral while moving?
-Does it change noise/pitch if you swerve hard to one side at decent speed?

Joe Hurless · Post by **Joe Hurless** » 02 Mar 2010, 22:12

jablackburn wrote:I'm thinking a wheel bearing

Agreed.

FCPEURO · Post by **FCPEURO** » 05 Mar 2010, 16:20

Any idea what is causing this issue? I am having the same issue on my S60R. I am going to pull the wheel off tomorrow and take a closer look but I figured I would ask.

Post by **confused_al** » 05 Mar 2010, 18:19

Check the dust shield, if that is bent will make that sort of noise.

FCPEURO · Post by **FCPEURO** » 06 Mar 2010, 10:13

I found what is causing my noise. The brake pad is moving around a little bit and causing it to rattle. Looks like I am going to need new brake pads sooner then later.

Post by **vegasjetskier** » 06 Mar 2010, 12:02

FCPGroton wrote:I found what is causing my noise. The brake pad is moving around a little bit and causing it to rattle. Looks like I am going to need new brake pads sooner then later.

Do you have the springs on correctly?

chokpa · Post by **chokpa** » 07 Mar 2010, 03:54

jablackburn wrote:I'm thinking a wheel bearing, but first I have some questions.

-Does it increase with road speed, and go away if the transmission is dropped into neutral while moving?
-Does it change noise/pitch if you swerve hard to one side at decent speed?

Sorry guys, I've been moved interstate for a month...

Yes it changes with speed, not sure what happens when its dropped into neutral. It's auto, so it's left in Drive 100% of the driving time.

Yeah it changes depending on swerves.

Hmm the brake pads sounds like an idea. Unfortunately I won't be back til April...