Foof Foof Foof Foof......What is that sound?

Sting · Post by **Sting** » 02 Nov 2004, 08:42

96 850 160k
IWhen I turn my vehicle I hear a foof, foof, foof sound (left front wheel). I have new tires and rotors, no vibration in steering wheel.. Any ideas on what this sound might be?

Post by **matthew1** » 02 Nov 2004, 10:42

Is the sticker still on the tire?

Tsquared · Post by **Tsquared** » 02 Nov 2004, 20:19

Try to rotate your tires. If the sound does not move I would think it was the wheel bearing. If it does move it is the tire.

Sting · Post by **Sting** » 03 Nov 2004, 09:34

I'll rotate the tire- and see if that resolves the issue. Would worn bearings make that sound?

Sting · Post by **Sting** » 03 Nov 2004, 10:06

Can I do this myself? I change my own brakes and do other maintenance. I also have the tools- easy, med, or difficult job?

Tsquared · Post by **Tsquared** » 03 Nov 2004, 19:07

I haven't done the front bearing, just the rear which required a 22mm socket and was fairly easy. I saw a link on OZBrick or Bay13 for the front wheel bearing procedure but I can't seem to find it now. Here is a link about the issues and sounds of a front bearing: http://au.geocities.com/ozbrick850/wheel-bearings.html

good luck,

T

Sting · Post by **Sting** » 06 Nov 2004, 13:55

96 850 160k

I am hearing a foof, foof, foof sound at all speeds, but more pronounced when I turn the car to the left. My Indy doesn't believe its the hub but other boards have suggested it. I also sae a thread regarding the caliper not retracting and the pads possibly rubbing on the rotor- any ideas on how to eliminate one or the other?

black850gle · Post by **black850gle** » 08 Nov 2004, 15:05

Raise the front end than try to rotate wheels and observe outer CV joint boots (look for worn out or damaged/bent rubber)

Guest · Post by **Guest** » 08 Nov 2004, 15:45

Check the wheel well after you drive. If it's really hot in respect to your other wheels, then it's most probably a frozen brake caliper. If not, then it's probably the wheel bearing.