Why does my front end click when I turn?
A clicking noise while turning in a front-wheel-drive car is usually caused by damaged or worn CV joints. The CV joint allows flexibility at each end of the axle shaft as the vehicle is going down the road. CV joints on a car are similar to the ankle and wrist on the human body.
What kind of noise does a Mercedes Benz make?
When the tires are overrun, a growling or roaring noise is usually heard from the front end. However, if your tires aren’t the cause, there’s a chance your car may need new wheel bearings.
What causes vibrations in a Mercedes Benz car?
Mercedes-Benz motor mounts are fluid filled instead of rubber mounts that are used on most cars. Mercedes-Benz the engine mounts start to loose fluid around the 100k mile mark. Once a crack develops on the motor mount, they loose all the fluid over time and the vibrations get worse.
Why does my Mercedes Benz GL450 make a hissing sound?
We were stopped at a red stoplight, out of nowhere there was a loud explosion, shook the whole car and sank, the feeling like we were in a sink hole or like a tire blew but the tire was fine. A loyd hissing sound ensued.
When do Mercedes Benz motor mounts start to loose fluid?
CAUTION: Make sure no one is standing on the front or back of the car when you perform this test. Mercedes-Benz motor mounts are fluid filled instead of rubber mounts that are used on most cars. Mercedes-Benz the engine mounts start to loose fluid around the 100k mile mark.
What kind of noise does a bad wheel bearing make?
As you drive faster the bad bearing sounds lower but you will still hear the noise at low speed as well. The noise generated from a bad wheel bearing really depends on the nature of the wear. Some common sounds you will hear from a bad wheel bearing are: It is difficult to confirm the bad wheel bearing by simply rotating the tire.
What makes a noise when you rub the brake pads?
The noise may be very subtle. Also the brake rotor may create noise as it rubs the brake pads. In the video above you will see that in the second clip it is difficult to tell what noise is coming from the brake pad/rotor and what is coming from the wheel bearing.
What should I do if I hear a grinding sound in my tire?
rotate the wheels and listen for humming / grinding sound also move the wheel by grabbing the tire and pulling it back and forth to test if there is play. The tire shouldn’t rock. An even more accurate test can be performed using a dial indicator. If you have a dial indicator, remove the hubcap and set it to take reading on the hub.