Installed adjustable rear camber arms. Weird clicking sounnd at low speeds.
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 200
Likes: 2
2007 c280
Installed adjustable rear camber arms. Weird clicking sounnd at low speeds.
Any ideas?
I have the rear camber dialed in at -1.3 on the drivers side, -1.0 on the passenger side. Right within factory specs.
Kit was the homemade ghostrider kit that I pieced together for $110 shipped. but I now have a odd low speed rotational clicking sound when coming to a stop. Before I tear the rear apart looking for the source I figured Ill get an alignment check and make sure I'm all within spec.
Anyone experience anything like this before?
Thanks!
I have the rear camber dialed in at -1.3 on the drivers side, -1.0 on the passenger side. Right within factory specs.
Kit was the homemade ghostrider kit that I pieced together for $110 shipped. but I now have a odd low speed rotational clicking sound when coming to a stop. Before I tear the rear apart looking for the source I figured Ill get an alignment check and make sure I'm all within spec.
Anyone experience anything like this before?
Thanks!
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 200
Likes: 2
2007 c280
rhythmic repeated clicking as I slow. Not sure if it is only occuring when I come to a stop or if its always there and I just can't hear it. Both are equally likely.
Im having exhaust work done to the car this week so I'll poke around when shes on the rack.
I suspect it is the play in the inner adjustable arms bracket making the noise. Just looking for confirmation if this is a known issue.
Thanks!
Im having exhaust work done to the car this week so I'll poke around when shes on the rack.
I suspect it is the play in the inner adjustable arms bracket making the noise. Just looking for confirmation if this is a known issue.
Thanks!
Super Member
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 651
Likes: 5
From: So. Cal.
'02 C320 Wagon, '78 308 GTS, '06 Highlander Hybrid
Make sure that the lock nuts are all tight and that it is not binding anywhere. Look for simple metal to metal contact anywhere.
BTW, that little video/signature you have is so mesmerizing...where'd you find it?
BTW, that little video/signature you have is so mesmerizing...where'd you find it?
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 200
Likes: 2
2007 c280
^Can't remember exactly where the sig came from. Its been years. Feel free to steal it 
I found the location of the noise. It was a bent dust shield just slightly kissing the rotor. It was very odd. I suppose at higher speeds I just couldnt hear it.
For future searchers,
To get a rough estimate of rear camber after doing these camber arms. Do not use an Iphone camber app. Useless.
I simply used a infrared thermometer on the inner and outer edges of the tire itself after a "spirited" drive. I lifted the rear end of the car by the pumpkin and check the temp of the inner and outer edges of the tread. Even temps mean the tread is coming in even contact with the road.
This WAS about 12" from Eye to eye on the adjustable camber arms.
I found the location of the noise. It was a bent dust shield just slightly kissing the rotor. It was very odd. I suppose at higher speeds I just couldnt hear it.
For future searchers,
To get a rough estimate of rear camber after doing these camber arms. Do not use an Iphone camber app. Useless.
I simply used a infrared thermometer on the inner and outer edges of the tire itself after a "spirited" drive. I lifted the rear end of the car by the pumpkin and check the temp of the inner and outer edges of the tread. Even temps mean the tread is coming in even contact with the road.
This WAS about 12" from Eye to eye on the adjustable camber arms.
