Clicking sound from rear n/s wheel

[cruiser]

My 2010 E350 CDi sport is making a clicking sound from rear near side wheel. It does it when cold, and seems to disappear or reduce after driving a couple of miles. The clicking seems to be linked to wheel speed and sounds as though there’s something loose - but why would it disappear when warmed up?
Is this how a dodgy bearing might act?
Any comments would be much appreciated!
Thanks.

 

[bembo449]

how a re you so sure its coming from the rear ??

 

[cruiser]

I was fairly sure that it was coming from the rear near side, but to be certain I drove up and down the road with my wife standing on the pavement listening. Also, when I drive with the windows open on a road with walls on both sides it’s evident that’s where it’s coming from. Thanks.

 

[bembo449]

ok , has it got drilled rear discs and are the rear brakes in good condition ?

 

[cruiser]

Not drilled - solid. Yes, the brakes are in good condition. A few years ago my garage had to replace the parking brake mechanism in the rear wheels because one had seized, and all has been well since then. Thanks for your response.

 

[cruiser]

Btw…….could this possibly be a wheel bearing? clicking when cold, disappears after a couple of miles.

 

[s5tuart]

Have you got a stone trapped somewhere?
Between the disc and cover perhaps?
They can move about and go quiet on you until a bump rattles them free again

 

[cruiser]

Thanks s5tuarf. its worth checking out, but why would the clicking stop every time after driving for a couple of miles? I can’t help wondering if it’s wheel bearing? What do you think (or anyone think). Many thanks.

 

[star]

Have you changed the wheels around or new wheels? It could be a wheel bolt is too long and just touching handbrake retaining spring.

 

[cruiser]

Thanks Star. There has been no change to the wheels or nuts. Would a wheel bearing ‘click’ if it was on its way out, or would it just rumble and grind?

 

[star]

Bearing wouldn't click, possible handbrake spring?

 

[cruiser]

Bearing wouldn't click, possible handbrake spring?

Thanks again Star. I’ll have it looked at to check the handbrake spring.

 

[ssheikh93]

My 2010 E350 CDi sport is making a clicking sound from rear near side wheel. It does it when cold, and seems to disappear or reduce after driving a couple of miles. The clicking seems to be linked to wheel speed and sounds as though there’s something loose - but why would it disappear when warmed up?
Is this how a dodgy bearing might act?
Any comments would be much appreciated!
Thanks.

Hi there, i literally just resolved the same sound on my car. I thought it was the steering rack but turned out to be the lower control arm. Get your suspension checked.

 

[cruiser]

Hi there, i literally just resolved the same sound on my car. I thought it was the steering rack but turned out to be the lower control arm. Get your suspension checked. View attachment 69731

Thanks Ssheikh93. I’ll get it looked at!

 

[oigle]

Bit tongue-in-cheek but have you checked that there is nothing stuck in your tyre tread - stone, screw etc.

 

[cruiser]

Bit tongue-in-cheek but have you checked that there is nothing stuck in your tyre tread - stone, screw etc.

Thanks Oigle. Yep, have checked that and found nothing

 

[drbob007]

Bit tongue-in-cheek but have you checked that there is nothing stuck in your tyre tread - stone, screw etc.

Sorry to jump in here but I am New, just joined a few minutes ago. oigle I can't find where to send you a message. Thanks. Rob from the Gold Coast.

 

[oigle]

If you have just joined, you need to have made a few posts before you can private message anyone.
Good to see another Aussie on here.

Ian.

 

[drbob007]

OK. Thank you Ian. I'm looking to do an EGR delete on my 2010 E250 CDI w212 co7 OM651 Can you message me? Thanks, Rob.