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Post by Karl on Jun 4, 2015 8:09:50 GMT 1
Remove the flange assembly, and inspect and rotate it...Noise gone, then the bearing is ok and the sensor could be the cause Sensor is integral I believe
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Post by Rhubarb on Jun 4, 2015 9:23:00 GMT 1
Remove the flange assembly, and inspect and rotate it...Noise gone, then the bearing is ok and the sensor could be the cause Sensor is integral I believe I see, I didn't realise..I haven't done one of these
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Post by Karl on Jun 4, 2015 10:21:29 GMT 1
Never have I lol
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Post by valhalla on Jun 5, 2015 0:04:59 GMT 1
Given that this is an all-in-one unit, i.e. no stub axle to pre-load the bearing like a Mk.1 Focus, then that noise is very weird. Either the supplier has failed to fit a decent seal to the back of the hub, so letting moisture into the bearing and so allowing the bearing track to corrode when the car is stood (giving a noise like a brinneled, overloaded bearing) or they have got the sensor clearances all wrong in a spectacular way.
Has this 2011 Focus been in a flood at any point in its life, then stood as an "insurance job" whilst the money was sorted-out?
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Post by efiste2 on Jun 7, 2015 15:26:55 GMT 1
Its never been stood in water, that im aware off, we bought it used at nine months old, so I cant 100% rule it out. Its very much more noticeable at slow crawling speeds, then difficult to hear at roadspeeds. "bearing" in mind both hubs sound similar, and as its not always clear, im still undecided if its left or right, what do you Pro chaps do to test them....
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Post by Rhubarb on Jun 7, 2015 16:37:36 GMT 1
Its never been stood in water, that im aware off, we bought it used at nine months old, so I cant 100% rule it out. Its very much more noticeable at slow crawling speeds, then difficult to hear at roadspeeds. "bearing" in mind both hubs sound similar, and as its not always clear, im still undecided if its left or right, what do you Pro chaps do to test them.... The one that's failing will run hotter, just needs checking with an infared thermometer
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Post by efiste2 on Jun 7, 2015 16:50:24 GMT 1
I have one at work, thats a great idea.....
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Post by efiste2 on Jul 31, 2015 19:28:10 GMT 1
a few weeks later and the noise is more obvious, so ordered a new bearing/hub gen ford, from an online Ford parts retailer, for a third of the price the local parts counter wanted!! The new unit is silent when rotated, so it will be interesting to see what I can find out by having a close look at the old unit when its removed from the car. I suspect the N/S one is on its way out, as it "did" make a similar noise when I had the roadwheel off a few weeks back!!! as an afterthought, would all the wheel cleaner chemicals have an effect on these things, ie when jetwashing the wheels etc etc. I know theyre sealed but with the two looking to be retiring, im wondering if its anything I have caused....
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Post by Karl on Jul 31, 2015 21:13:39 GMT 1
Wasn't from Edwards was it ?
Nearly every time are parts dep decide to order from them instead of direct from daventry
The parts are broken/opened/old level/don't work
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Post by efiste2 on Jul 31, 2015 23:10:32 GMT 1
Hendy Ford parts mate, I usually buy from Ford Parts UK, theyre cheaper than over the counter and very helpfull especially with NOS parts for the XR3, but Hendy Ford were the cheapest by far. I bought the front pads last month over the counter, they wanted £69, when I asked if that included fitting, the parts guy laughed and gave me them for £40 inc VAT. I would normally mither FORD, a 4 year old 30,000 mile car having both rear wheel bearings fail, isnt what id expect, even from a Ford!! I knopw its out of warranty but they so sometimes make a contribution to the repairs, BUT theyd want a FORD dealer to inspect and do the work, so even with a contribution, its cheaper for me to buy and fit them, I say fit them as I havent had a go yet.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 31, 2015 23:16:10 GMT 1
Have you been over loading the rear sir , do you live on a bumpy road, we will pass your concerns on to our complaints dept ,
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Post by Karl on Jul 31, 2015 23:18:31 GMT 1
Here's a gift voucher for £10 off your next service
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Post by efiste2 on Aug 10, 2015 18:38:05 GMT 1
well as the new bearing has been fitted, it was quiet for a few days and now this noise is back, It appears its the rear shoes not returning back, so after a couple of brake applications, at slow speeds the noise is as bad if not worse, dismantling the old bearing it has quite a large diameter ball bearing race so, the "rattle" noise with the drum off, in my humble opinion is normal.... So whats the likely culprit....... apart from me rushing in saying its deffo a bearing
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Post by efiste2 on Aug 10, 2015 19:23:41 GMT 1
had the wheel off again!! everything looks fine apart from the cylinder piston wasnt sticking out an equal amount either side.... Put the road wheel back on and rotated, spins quietly, after a couple of brake applications (jacked up) the binding noise returns. I equalised the cylinder piston, and repeated the rotation, and at this time brake applications come on and off with no binding noise, however the problem side of the rear brakes makes much more of a noise when the brakes are pressed. Both sides "RUB" when the footbrake is applied, but this problem side is noticebly louder.... The handbrake comes on and off as normal...
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Post by Karl on Aug 10, 2015 21:04:11 GMT 1
Do both brake cable s sit back on there stops
Had notchy parking brake cables before
And knocking noises from the rear drums
Try swapping drums from side to side
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