Rear Brake/Axle Groan...

[fourfourto]

you ALWAYS have the possible groan on your mind


I know exactly what you mean

[f5fstop]

Just picked it up with a new t/case, and the groan/metallic sound is totally gone. Had plenty of chances to test it on the way home (MI stop/go traffic) and it is quiet as a mime in a mime contest.

I'll let everyone know when I hear what the results were on the teardown of the case.

[fourfourto]

F5 will there be any record of noise being related to the transfer case that a dealer could view.
Should I ask the dealer put a mechanic ear on my 3 to see were noise is comming from.
I dont think I will be making a appontment with the dealer for a couple weeks so maybe there will be some more info by then.

Im still not sure If its related to my brakes,
I will try to get a video /sound file from my camera this weekend and post it to see if it sounds like yours.
Thanks

[f5fstop]

I would suggest the tech put some ears on the rear of the brake shield where the park brake mounts, on the axle, on the spring (possibly a loose shackle) and on the case. He can then drive and switch between the different circuits to help locate the noise.
If it is found there are more like this, chances are a bulletin will be produced. However, they have to locate more of these and if it cures the problem, then likely a bulletin will be issued.
Mine might be the only one that has this problem with the t/case. Best way for me to describe is it starts out as a moan, turns to more of a metallic sound.

[Hmmm2]

f5fstop ... yours was a moan/groan that eventually turned into a metallic sound, as in metal on metal? Is that what you mean by metallic? So, the groan eventually disappeared, but turned into the metallic sound? I hope fourfourto can post a sound link .. I'm curious if it's the same sound as yours and mine.

I think I need to drive mine normally now and not be afraid to hear that groan. I've been pampering it at stops because I just don't want to hear that groan sound. I'm so tired of it. Maybe it needs to break down before someone will take it seriously. Thanks for the update!!! Let us know what happens after the t/case breakdown!! (Ohhh, congrats on having a quiet drive now! )

[fourfourto]

Hmmm3 try to also get a sound file of yours and list it on putfile.

I will get a sound/video clip tommorow afternoon and list it tommorow night.(Ive been waiting to take a day video)


That groan gives me chills right up my spine


F5 My brother said he might be able to borow a mechanic ear ,If he can get one I will inspect the noise befor going to the dealer.

[fourfourto]

Well I took 5 sound/videos.

Not really a groan from the outside more of a rattly springy vibrating type noise.

Let me know what you think opinions


the dealer said noise is normal


http://media.putfile.com/down-hill-r...de-brake-groan

http://media.putfile.com/downhill-left-side-brake-groan

http://media.putfile.com/brake-groan-tire-1

http://media.putfile.com/brake-groan-tire-2

http://media.putfile.com/brake-groan-tire-3