Brake pad wear indicator just starting to touch?

 

I checked the rotors when i took the wheel off and they where smooth to the touch so no scratches to them or anything. Oh forgot to include that it only makes the noise when I hit bumps. I'll have to check the pads though to see their condition.

 

Sounds like the rear wheel bearing (hub assembly) has gone bad. They are sealed and can't be lubricated.


I'd check around the local auto parts stores.

I checked NAPA and Partsgeek.com, both stores were just over a hundred bucks.

If that is what the problem turns out to be......

 

See I don't get noise at high speeds or any vibrations witch leads me away from it being that.

 

When I thought I heard squeaking from the back of mine a couple years ago(over all the bumps), I took it into a dealer and ended up getting almost a whole new suspension. Though, mine was under warranty and it didn't cost me anything but gas to get there. Now, it's starting to occasionally squeak again, but not too bad.

 

Check the e-brake cable where it mounts to the underside and is located just under the drivers side rear door just in front of the wheel well. Search "hand brake cable" and you'll find a few threads on how to deal with this annoying slow speed creek/rattle that seems to rear its ugly head as the temps drop in the fall.

 

That's what I was thinking because I saw a few threads around on the issue I just couldn't find the solution. I'll take a look at it on Saturday and tighten/grease it. The noise has been around since August but its worse on cold mornings so that may be the issue.

 

SpaceJeep, do you happen to have pictures showing what needs to be tighten and/or greased? Or if you have links to above mentioned threads.

 

I don't have any pictures but in the thread link below post #5 a picture was supplied by Hyperion2010 of the cable and bracket taken from the drivers side.

I'll be swapping my tires out in a week or two so I'll snap a few pictures and add it to this thread.


http://www.jeeppatriot.com/forum/showthread.php?t=136105

 

I couldn't find any photos or detailed info other then for most people the dealer fixed it under warranty and the receipt said "adjusted/greased e-brake line". I will try to take some photos when I go to do it.

 

Great, thanks! What exactly needs to be adjusted? Have you done it yourself or have you taken it to the dealership?

 

Yeah I did take take it to the dealer a couple of years ago regarding this noise and the work order did say something regarding re-routing the e-brake cable. What that entails I'm not sure but it cured the noise for about a year. I then read posts here about a possible solution which involves taking off the backet that holds the cable to the underside and grease everything including the rubber accordian boot etc. Then bolt it back on and for me it solved the isssue for about 6 months and then it slowly comes back. I just do the same procedure over again in the fall and spring and it seems to work for me.

 

Thanks, SpaceJeep! I think bi-annual Fluid Film procedure over and around the bracket might cure the problem.

 

I read on a YouTube comment yesterday that the rubber accordian boot may be the source of the noise. Next time your are down there checking it check to see of its cracking/worn out. I will do the same when this rain stops.

 

If I recall my boot is coming apart and I'm sure most will find theirs are too especially on older models. But to be honest I'm not really quite sure what its function is and I'm not about to take it to the stealership as I hear you have to replace the entire cable. I'll stick to lubing it up with Fluid film thank you very much!!

 

remember, if something is making noise, you know its working..... think about it.....

 

Alright so I fixed it today. The part that squeaks is located right under the rear door on either side. The rubber piece on the side that was squeaking was torn up and squished together. And I tugged on the e brake line and decided the noise is coming from the line rubbing on the bracket on the squished up side so I'm gonna try so find a higher quality peice of rubber to put between the 2 and see how that works. For now I greased the hell out of it and there is no more noise.

The cause of the sound.
http://imgur.com/VQtkYsy

Close up
http://imgur.com/SzVZgha
This is the other side that wasn't making noise as to can tell it's not in as bad of condition.
http://imgur.com/EDrdCeS

 

Greats pics!! I'm glad this has solved your noise and hopefully we can find a more permanent solution to yet another cheap Chrysler component.

Just tracked down a squeaking noise coming from the interior cargo area when going over small bumps in the road.The right side peg of the spare tire cover was causing the adjacent panel to make noise so I just wrapped the peg with some masking tape creating a barrier between the peg and the slot it sits in and voila no more noise!! It seems as soon as the temp drops below 13C the multitude of plastic in the cargo area starts to make noise until the heater warms up the interior.

 

Thanks for the pics! Wonder what we can replace these rubber parts with that has better than OEM quality?

 

Nicole from Chrysler dealership service dept. said that the e brake cable is being handled as a silent recall notice. If any of you hear noises in the back, this could be the problem and get it fixed under warranty. You have to make the call though they don't.

 

My jeeps out of warranty witch is why I am trying to DIY but good info for those still in warranty