Squeaking from rear wheel at low speeds

Sep 21, 2011 | 08:23 AM

RickP330

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2019 GLA 250 - I am in purgatory right now...

Squeaking from rear wheel at low speeds

Hello all,
I have just noticed a squeaking at less then 10mph and disappears above that. To me It sounds like a rear wheel bearing (I hope not) any suggestions as to what to check? It is associated with the drive train, not suspension. As I start to roll from a full stop I get Squeak....Squeak...Squeak..Squeak.SqueakSqueakSque akSqueak then nothing.
Much thanks in advance.
RP

Sep 21, 2011 | 09:47 AM

popp

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'09 C350 4M, '11 Sienna SE, '84 VW Jetta GLi

when was the last time that wheel was off? if the rim is not seated perfectly to the hub and the bolts are off a c-hair they sometimes squeak.......

Sep 21, 2011 | 02:38 PM

Richard2011

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It could be the brake pads? 08's and 09's are known to have horrible rear brake pads that cause excessive dusting and squeaking.

Mine even squeak and get dusty real bad in the back. Looking forward to the day I need new pads!

Sep 21, 2011 | 02:39 PM

RickP330

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It could be although I just had them replaced. Maybe they didn't put the appropriate anti squeek pads in?
RP

Sep 21, 2011 | 02:48 PM

Richard2011

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It could be that they replaced your OEM pads with the exact same pads rather than the updated pads specified by a TSB. Here's a LONG thread about this whole particular issue, and the part numbers should be somewhere in there. https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...t-no-more.html

But I do know exactly what you're talking about. Especially on rainy days, letting of the brake pedal slowly produces high pitched squeaks until the car gets to at least idling speeds.

Sep 21, 2011 | 04:00 PM

RickP330

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Well, if that's all it is then I'll be glad. I can live with that. FWIW the original OEM pads were perfect, right down to the sensors.
RP

Sep 21, 2011 | 04:38 PM

Carsy

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Have someone walk beside you & see which rear wheel is squeeking.Then remove the wheel & check pads ,rotor & bearing.

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Apr 27, 2021 | 06:31 PM

Allen La

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Fixed the issue?

Basically what I did was engage and disengage the parking peddle a 4-5 times repeatedly back to back. Then it disappeared. The noise popped literally JUST today like an hour ago. And after I dropped off my friend, I had to stop many times as the noise was just excruciating. But after stepping on and releasing the parking brake it disappeared. It happened after I had released the parking brake after parking on a small incline, and the "release parking brake" message popped up on the dash. I guess releasing the parking brake while driving didn't fully release it. It's completely gone now, let's see if it stays when I drive again tomorrow.