Squeaking/ticking noise around the driver rear wheel

[Incredible_Culp]

So idk what the hell is going on..

It's pissing me off.

Well, my driver rear wheel area has been making this squeaking/ticking noise when I drive in a rhythmic pattern. The faster I go, the fast the ticking goes. And when the brakes and or e brake is engaged, the sound immediately stops.

When it was first happening, like a month ago, I thought it was my brake pads and rotors.. So I changed them.. The brake pad that sits in front of the rotor was ate the hell up. The one behind, was perfectly fine. So, after I changed them, the noise went away some what. I could still slightly hear it, but for the most part it was gone. Didn't think anything of it, till this week.

The noise came back.. And I thought, it would go away.. It didn't. Every day it got louder and louder like as before. But, like I said, the noise would go away as soon as the brakes were engaged or the e brake.

So today I decided to tackle this thing again.. And to my freakin surprise, the front brake pad was down to its metal backing.. The damn padding was gone!

The brake pad behind the rotor is perfectly fine again! Brand new therma quiet pads were installed a month ago, and only the front brake pad is getting worn out..

The passenger side rear is perfectly fine as well. Both pads are still perfectly fine. It's only that one pad on the driver side.
So something is making that front pad rub the hell out of the rotor when I'm driving.

So I thought it was the e brake, and maybe it was too tight. So, for s's and g's, I just loosened the nut all the way (under the console) so that the e brake will not engage at all. And luckily I had a few extra brand new pads laying around, so I slapped those on as well.

I've been driving since then, and the sound IS STILL there, but a lot fainter since I changed the pads again. I think the pad is still up against the rotor some how.. I'll check in a few days if the padding is getting worn down this time..

Is there something that I'm missing here?

Is there something that I can unhook to indeed make sure nothing is pulling on the pad towards the rotor?

The caliper itself seems to be in fine condition..

Any suggestions would be helpful, thanks guys

 

[ChiTownHussla]

slide pin sounds like it may be stuck. take out and check. lube if necessary

 

[1992 Eagle Talon TSi]

Sounds like your brake caliper could be sticking, or your brake hose to that caliper is collapsing aka not letting your caliper fully release.

I see it happen a lot at work, usually it just locks up though. Not really sure on the noise, but if its always dragging on the rotor you have to except something to make a sound.

Edit: chitown beat me too it!

 

[Incredible_Culp]

slide pin sounds like it may be stuck. take out and check. lube if necessary

Hmm, idk.. Cause I did dissemble that and then reassembled it when i changed my rotors.. But idk if Ilubed it tho..? Ok, guess iI'll have another go at it tomorrow..

Sounds like your brake caliper could be sticking, or your brake hose to that caliper is collapsing aka not letting your caliper fully release.

I see it happen a lot at work, usually it just locks up though. Not really sure on the noise, but if its always dragging on the rotor you have to except something to make a sound.

Edit: chitown beat me too it!

I'll check the brake hose too.. Which one is the brake hose? So I won't confuse it with the e brake one..

 

[1992 Eagle Talon TSi]

Hmm, idk.. Cause I did dissemble that and then reassembled it when i changed my rotors.. But idk if Ilubed it tho..? Ok, guess iI'll have another go at it tomorrow..



I'll check the brake hose too.. Which one is the brake hose? So I won't confuse it with the e brake one..

You should have two lines running to your back caliper, one is your e-brake cable it should go to a big spring on the backish side of the caliper towards the rear and the other should be a rubber hose that runs to the middleish area towards the top on the back of the caliper.

 

[Incredible_Culp]

You should have two lines running to your back caliper, one is your e-brake cable it should go to a big spring on the backish side of the caliper towards the rear and the other should be a rubber hose that runs to the middleish area towards the top on the back of the caliper.

Thank ya sir..

Today was busy and everything.. So i couldnt get started on it,

But im going to tackle it first thing in the morning before it gets stupid hot out
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Update:

Ok, so this morning i went out and took everything apart; caliper, lines, everything.

The lines checked out, everything seemed good.

I cleaned/lubed EVERYTHING, thoroughly. Especially the slider pin (inside and out) and that rubber piece sleeve. That sleeve was filthy. It had gunk all up in it.

Well, i put everything back together, and all seems awesome. Maybe its just in my head, but the car seems to respond better (due to the fact the brake was pressed up against the rotor -- it doesnt seem like it is now). Plus, whatever i did, the sound went away, completely this time.

So, lets hope the issue i was having is completely gone.

Thank you guys so much for that recommendation!