Annoying noise and heat

[JWLock]

I just got home from a short run out to the store, and on the way back, there was a sudden squeal/squeak.. If I drove faster than 30mph, it was a loud squeak, but under 30, it would rise in volume, then stop, then repeat.

Once I got home, I checked to see if anything was caught in the brake system, and I happened to notice the right rear wheel was warmer than the left (not hot, just warmer).

I am thinking a wheel bearing went out, so I get to check that out tomorrow, but wanted to check here first to see if someone else ran into this and it might have turned out to be something different. :)


My Ride:
2003 300B
Only "edits" are:
1 set PI Badging and window stickers
XM MyFi (cradle install via Pro-Fit Intl mount)
K&N Air Filter
McGard Wheel Locks
Otherwise, all as shipped from the factory. 39K Miles.

[Blackened300a]

I believe the parking brake is a bit frozen and slightly hung up.

[cyclopsram]

The little shoe brakes in the hats in the rear are prone to failure... I would guess the same...get under there and spray some windshield deicer all over the e brake unit and manually pull the cable/lever back....happens to my CV all the time here in VT... so we only use the ebrake once a year... at inspection... RAM

[JMan]

I don't know where you're located, but if you used the defroster or bi-level setting on your climate control, the a/c compressor may cycle on and off causing a cold belt to squeal loudly under the hood. It does not come on in the heat only position. It would cycle at road speeds as well and not be constant.

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[JWLock]

The interesting thing is that I was driving it when it started. I was actually on my way home, made a right turn, then it started. I am going to pop the wheel off and check the ebrake just to be sure that's not it given the posts here. :)


Thanks for all the info

[ckadiddle]

You have a Hyundai stuck in the undercarriage. They only squeals when they touch against the hot exhaust pipes. ;)

[JWLock]

Hyundai? Or was it that KIA? LOL

In reality though, something in the trunk was sitting in an odd place causing the tapping, but the sqealing was the ebrake cable...

All nice n happy now.. weee.. :)

[ckadiddle]

Hyundai? Or was it that KIA? LOL

In reality though, something in the trunk was sitting in an odd place causing the tapping, but the sqealing was the ebrake cable...

All nice n happy now.. weee.. :)
Hyundais have a very unique shrill squeal when stuck under a Marauder. Kias tend to get wrapped up in the pulleys and belts on the front of the engine, so they usually go clunketywhineclunketywhineclun k. :D

[JWLock]

I had to add more to the issue here.. The loud knocking was due to something in the trunk, but I noticed a faint noise.. tick tick... tick tick...
and it goes away if I apply light pressure to the ebrake... I am thinking something is loose, or not situated right... and the freakin pedal goes to the floor.. so I am gettin that checked out.. It can't be that hard to fix :)

Then its all set to start the monster detailing again, then take pix to share...

[Joe Walsh]

Hyundais have a very unique shrill squeal when stuck under a Marauder. Kias tend to get wrapped up in the pulleys and belts on the front of the engine, so they usually go clunketywhineclunketywhineclun k. :D

I agree....Hondas never cause these types of noise, as they are always BEHIND a Marauder!!!

;)