1990 Honda suspension noise

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Guest, Aug 6, 2009.

  1. Guest

    Guest Guest

    1990 Honda Accord

    on sharp curves over 20 mph there is a whining/rubbing noise. Other than
    that its fine.

    any guess as to what the problem is ?

    Gene
     
    Guest, Aug 6, 2009
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  2. Guest

    JRE Guest

    Without hearing the noise, my guess is wheel bearing or (possibly) CV
    joint. Wheel bearings can take a long time to die, usually, and get
    progressively noisier as they go until they roar pretty loudly. CV
    joints usually make a rapid clunking noise in very tight low-speed turns
    when they start to go bad.

    The wheel bearing on the '90 is a real PITA to change. Consider having
    it done if that's what the problem is.
     
    JRE, Aug 7, 2009
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  3. Guest

    Tegger Guest



    Does the noise happen only when turning in ONE direction?
     
    Tegger, Aug 7, 2009
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  4. Guest

    jim beam Guest

    have you changed the disc or caliper recently? there's a different
    thickness in disks between 89 & 90, [89 is skinnier] and the caliper
    needs to be correct to accommodate. if there's an incorrect caliper
    relative to the disk, you'll hear a scraping noise when you corner. or
    it's just a bearing. time to inspect.
     
    jim beam, Aug 7, 2009
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  5. Guest

    Guest Guest

    noise is the same in both directions
     
    Guest, Aug 7, 2009
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