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lusomini · Feb 23rd, 2007, 12:24 PM

I've got a 03 MCS with 47K miles and recently started to notice a very worrying noise when cornering to the left AND now when braking!

To describe it: when cornering (only to the left) it seems kinda like a "tick tick/clack clack" mechanic noise at the same RPM frequency of the wheels rolling. When the cornering ends so does the noise. It also seems to be worse/louder the harder the car leans but it's not very loud. I know it must be time for changing my dampers/springs because whereas in the past the car (althought always naturally stiff) kinda took the edge off bumps, now it seems to "crash" at any road imperfection but is it related?

Now when braking it also makes a strange "scrubbing" noise from the front like "swoosh... swoosh.." when nearing a stop. In a rather unscientific way I've checked the front brake pads with a flashlight and they seem to have about 3 mms left (No "brake wear" warning light also). The front pads were changed at about 24K and the rear ones just recently.

Help?

woodman · Feb 23rd, 2007, 01:52 PM

Maybe sounds stupid but what are the tyres/pressures like?

lusomini · Feb 23rd, 2007, 02:22 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by woodman (original)

Maybe sounds stupid but what are the tyres/pressures like?

Just checked them recently, everything is ok...

Adrian_T · Feb 23rd, 2007, 02:43 PM

Possible the bearings or the Universal joint. Work getting checked out as a priority as a CV joint breaking up is not a fun experience!

Dampers & Springs needing replacing at <50k? That seems a little little poor if that is the case - on my 2002 MC it did 88K without needing changing and seemed to work ok!

danielhennessy · Feb 23rd, 2007, 03:25 PM

I agree with Adrian. It you don't fix the problem - often cv boot (rubber gaiter) wear and tear - you can end up with more expensive damage to your cv joint. I had the same problem cornering left in my ageing Civic and had my right CV boot replaced. Now I'm getting the same problem turning right - have a hole in the left CV boot - and I'm considering not fixing it as my MCS shows up in <2 mths!

Lawrothegreat · Feb 23rd, 2007, 11:47 PM

My first reaction to the post was CV joint related too - having experienced it in another car last week. Can also sound like water bubbling away when cornering.

big willa · Feb 23rd, 2007, 11:53 PM

I had this issue on my o5 cooper and it was a cracked bushing in the rear suspension, the control arm I think, it was replaced for free.

Feb 23rd, 2007, 12:24 PM	#1
lusomini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portugal, Oporto Local Time: 11:07 AM Posts: 195 Offline	Worrying suspension noise when cornering I've got a 03 MCS with 47K miles and recently started to notice a very worrying noise when cornering to the left AND now when braking! To describe it: when cornering (only to the left) it seems kinda like a "tick tick/clack clack" mechanic noise at the same RPM frequency of the wheels rolling. When the cornering ends so does the noise. It also seems to be worse/louder the harder the car leans but it's not very loud. I know it must be time for changing my dampers/springs because whereas in the past the car (althought always naturally stiff) kinda took the edge off bumps, now it seems to "crash" at any road imperfection but is it related? Now when braking it also makes a strange "scrubbing" noise from the front like "swoosh... swoosh.." when nearing a stop. In a rather unscientific way I've checked the front brake pads with a flashlight and they seem to have about 3 mms left (No "brake wear" warning light also). The front pads were changed at about 24K and the rear ones just recently. Help? www.vivapets.com - the global online pet community!

Feb 23rd, 2007, 01:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
woodman It"s a Mini2 adventure Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: lancashire Local Time: 11:07 AM Posts: 79 Offline	Response Maybe sounds stupid but what are the tyres/pressures like?

Feb 23rd, 2007, 02:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
lusomini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portugal, Oporto Local Time: 11:07 AM Posts: 195 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by woodman (original) Maybe sounds stupid but what are the tyres/pressures like? Just checked them recently, everything is ok... www.vivapets.com - the global online pet community!

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Feb 23rd, 2007, 02:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
Adrian_T MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2005 Local Time: 10:07 AM Posts: 255 Offline	Possible the bearings or the Universal joint. Work getting checked out as a priority as a CV joint breaking up is not a fun experience! Dampers & Springs needing replacing at <50k? That seems a little little poor if that is the case - on my 2002 MC it did 88K without needing changing and seemed to work ok!

Feb 23rd, 2007, 03:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
danielhennessy MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Local Time: 03:07 AM Posts: 1 Offline	I agree with Adrian. It you don't fix the problem - often cv boot (rubber gaiter) wear and tear - you can end up with more expensive damage to your cv joint. I had the same problem cornering left in my ageing Civic and had my right CV boot replaced. Now I'm getting the same problem turning right - have a hole in the left CV boot - and I'm considering not fixing it as my MCS shows up in <2 mths!

Feb 23rd, 2007, 11:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
Lawrothegreat Mini Design Philosopher Join Date: May 2004 Location: Berkshire, UK Local Time: 11:07 AM Posts: 747 Offline	My first reaction to the post was CV joint related too - having experienced it in another car last week. Can also sound like water bubbling away when cornering.

Feb 23rd, 2007, 11:53 PM	#7 (permalink)
big willa mini cooper junkie Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: langley Local Time: 03:07 AM Posts: 18 Offline	I had this issue on my o5 cooper and it was a cracked bushing in the rear suspension, the control arm I think, it was replaced for free.

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