Hi guys!
I'm new to this forum and have searched countless threads without much luck. Any help would be GREATLY appreciated. I own a 2000 4.6 GT manual with 105k miles. I've owned it for about a year and have only basic mechanic knowledge. So here's my problem:
Upon turning left, typically at lower speeds, my back left wheel makes a rotational medium-pitch noise. It has now progressed to where it'll occasionally happen upon initial acceleration after a complete stop, or when going over speed bumps or bumpy roads. It's been pretty persistent for about a year or so while getting progressively louder. It is now really loud and a huge nuisance.
Last year I took it out with my old auto shop teacher to see if he could help me figure out what's up. We spent some time on it but couldn't figure it out. He simply suggested bringing it back when it got worse so we could try and better pinpoint the issue. Yesterday I finally decided to take it to a shop to see if they could tell me what the issue is. Their initial thoughts were something along the lines of something screwy in the rear differential. Upon further driving though, the mechanic had me drive in a circle while lightly applying the brake. With the brake engaged, the noise disappeared completely. The guy then told me a possible fix may be to get new back rotors and pads.
Another thing I experimented with myself was to pull the handbrake a bit while driving in slow circles. It seemed to have the same remedied effect when pulled enough. Although, when only slightly engaged the noise was still persistent and the rotational noise (rubbing?) could be felt through the handbrake. I'm currently in the hole trying to fix a number of other identified problems with my stang, so I would prefer to have a more definite fix as well as, hopefully, some insight from the much more experienced than myself mustang owners on here.
Thanks in advance for the help guys and have a great day!
I'm new to this forum and have searched countless threads without much luck. Any help would be GREATLY appreciated. I own a 2000 4.6 GT manual with 105k miles. I've owned it for about a year and have only basic mechanic knowledge. So here's my problem:
Upon turning left, typically at lower speeds, my back left wheel makes a rotational medium-pitch noise. It has now progressed to where it'll occasionally happen upon initial acceleration after a complete stop, or when going over speed bumps or bumpy roads. It's been pretty persistent for about a year or so while getting progressively louder. It is now really loud and a huge nuisance.
Last year I took it out with my old auto shop teacher to see if he could help me figure out what's up. We spent some time on it but couldn't figure it out. He simply suggested bringing it back when it got worse so we could try and better pinpoint the issue. Yesterday I finally decided to take it to a shop to see if they could tell me what the issue is. Their initial thoughts were something along the lines of something screwy in the rear differential. Upon further driving though, the mechanic had me drive in a circle while lightly applying the brake. With the brake engaged, the noise disappeared completely. The guy then told me a possible fix may be to get new back rotors and pads.
Another thing I experimented with myself was to pull the handbrake a bit while driving in slow circles. It seemed to have the same remedied effect when pulled enough. Although, when only slightly engaged the noise was still persistent and the rotational noise (rubbing?) could be felt through the handbrake. I'm currently in the hole trying to fix a number of other identified problems with my stang, so I would prefer to have a more definite fix as well as, hopefully, some insight from the much more experienced than myself mustang owners on here.
Thanks in advance for the help guys and have a great day!