Black Bandit

Hey everyone, I recently purchased an 02 Mustang GT with 56,000 miles on it, and within the last month, the rear brakes started making a noise as if the Caliper(s) were sticking when taking off from a complete stop. About a month before this started, I had the front pads replaced with ceramic pads. Its just a quick moan noise that goes away in a second, but is driving me crazy. Seems to increase in volume the longer I'm out driving. I've had this checked out, and they can find nothing wrong, even though they heard the noise as well. The emergency brake holds and releases, the brake pads, calipers, and rotors all look fine, so they blew out the dirt from the calipers and put the wheels back on. The noise returned the next day! It is definetly coming from the rear of the car. Anyone have any idea as to whats causing this? Thanks for any help.

Lance

cliffyk

If "they" can find nothing wrong then I suggest two possible courses of action.

If you don't trust "their" assessment get a second opinion as to the brakes.

If you do trust their opinion, or the second opinion people concur, then look elsewhere for the source of the noise--I'd check out the "quad" shocks and other rear suspension components that shift position when first starting out...

uberstang1

I agree with cliff, go over all the rear suspension. It also can by a moaning coming from a work axle/pinion bearing or another rear end component as well which hopefully isn't the case.

Black Bandit

Thanks for your input Guys.




Lance