When driving at low speeds I am getting a rubbing/grinding noise from what appears to be the front left of the scoob. It is harsher than a wheel rubbing on the arch; I thought it was only when turning but now it occurs when driving straight also. At speed it seems to disappear.

Brakes are all good with relatively new pads.

Any advice as to possible causes before I start investigating tomorrow? My immediate reaction was either brakes or suspension?? Anybody with any ideas?

Cheers

 

mine does the same sort of thing, mine is the handbrake shoes!

 

How would I tell if it is that!! Simple fix???

Must admit I never thought about that.

 

Try pulling the handbrake on (lightly!!) whilst driving to see if the noise changes/stops.

 

Thanks mate

I take it the emphasis is on 'lightly' LOL!!!!

 

No everything seems ok with the handbrake shoes?????

 

Looks like I'm not the only one hearing noises

http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/showthread.php?t=393748

Always difficult to describe a noise on a thread and try and make a diagnosis.

I'm just going to work my way through all possibilities and I WILL find it in the end!!

 

Could be a wheel bearing.

Is your brake pedal slightly softer after going around some corners (ie if you press your brakes twice in a straight line, is the pedal harder the 2nd time) ? If so, then you'll be experiencing pad knock-off, due to free play in the bearing allowing some free play in the hub and the discs are pushing the pads away from the dics surface slightly.

John