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Old Jan 24, 2017 | 02:47 PM
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Clicking noise from drivers rear wheel

Hey guys.....I am getting a weird clicking noise from the drivers side rear wheel with each rotation of the wheel but I only get it when its raining/wet out. Also when I do get it....it stops when I apply the brakes so my first thought of a bad wheel bearing i dont think applies altho not sure.
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Old Jan 24, 2017 | 05:11 PM
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Your pads are vibrating, I had the same problem.
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Old Jan 24, 2017 | 05:29 PM
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Mine started doing it after I got my Winter tires mounted. Been driving me nuts.

Mine clunks more than clicks and goes away with slight brake application.

Was starting to think it was my wheel bearing.
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Old Feb 27, 2017 | 10:07 AM
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Same here. Mostly when cold and wet out.
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Old Feb 27, 2017 | 04:58 PM
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It is the brake pad.. Check your brake pad thickness, mine were still decent but I ended up replacing them and the noise is gone.
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Old Feb 27, 2017 | 05:27 PM
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I think part of it has to do with our craps rear calipers.
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Old May 25, 2017 | 08:46 AM
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Someone mentioned vibrating pads.....any fix to this....so strange tho that it only does it when its raining/wet out....
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Old May 25, 2017 | 09:13 AM
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LNF or LSJ?
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Old May 25, 2017 | 01:10 PM
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I've been having the exact same issue for a while now. Kind of glad I'm not the only one, lol. It mainly happens when it's colder and/or, like you, when it's raining.
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Old May 25, 2017 | 01:14 PM
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Think I found the issue. Worn wheel bearing. Causing run out so the rotor taps the pads.
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Old May 26, 2017 | 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by jgerma01
Someone mentioned vibrating pads.....any fix to this....so strange tho that it only does it when its raining/wet out....
If you have a LNF replace all the hardware for the caliper. There is an anti-rattle clip and rubber pieces that wear out and can cause strange noises. Its a cheap and easy fix.


Go on rockauto and order on of the following:

ACDELCO 18K1848X {#19264058}
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Old May 26, 2017 | 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by royce777
If you have a LNF replace all the hardware for the caliper. There is an anti-rattle clip and rubber pieces that wear out and can cause strange noises. Its a cheap and easy fix.


Go on rockauto and order on of the following:

ACDELCO 18K1848X {#19264058}
Interesting. Aren't the rubber pieces just dust sheild's ?
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Old May 26, 2017 | 02:47 PM
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Originally Posted by cluelessk
Interesting. Aren't the rubber pieces just dust sheild's ?


which rubber pieces? The rubber boots around the piston, Yes.


But the rubber in the kit I posted, no. That helps with the alignment of the caliper.
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Old May 26, 2017 | 07:33 PM
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If you need a front lnf wheel bearing, I have one for sale. Brand new timken from zzp.
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