Re: [T3] RR Brake (?) thumping

["Keith Park" <topnotch@nycap.rr.com>]

When the IRS rear wheel bearings do finally go they make some loud grumbling
and banging sounds.


Keith

Keith Park

Top Notch Restorations
topnotch@nycap.rr.com
71 Squareback
65 Notchback
65 Squareback
75 Opel
87 Golf
88 Rx7 10th Anniversary

----- Original Message -----
From: "Parker-Durost" <ginpete@xprt.net>
To: <type3@vwtype3.org>
Sent: Monday, October 28, 2002 1:26 AM
Subject: Re: [T3] RR Brake (?) thumping


> >I'm guessing here, but try looking at the drum for cracks
>
> >How are the splines on the axle / brake drum hub connection?
>
>     I did look for cracks in the drum, and cleaned with brake fluid to
> inspect.  This might explain why the e-brake thump is louder than
> pedal (more localized force than all 4 wheels stopping).  I will pull
> the wheel and watch the hub while Ginger pumps the brakes.
>     The hub is still appears tight (cotter pin still there), and no
> movement when leveraging with the wheel on.  This is a two piece
> setup, and hub and splines were in excellent condition prior to Parma.
>
>     This is really odd, I thought for sure I'd see something obvious
> in there.
>
> Peter Parker
> '66 Square; Phillip
> Portland, OR
>
>
>
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