Chirping C1

[Guest Andrea]

Not too sure what to make of this, but earlier this morning, I noticed for the first time, a strange tick-tick-ticking noise from around the passenger area of my car (only 2 years old). I could even vaguely make it out over the radio, which wasnt too loud.

 

I didnt hear it for a bit then, but as I sat at lights, I could hear it quite clearly. NOT very loud, but distinct, even for my crappy hearing. It honestly sounded like a skylark! I thought maybe I'd run a bird over and it had gotten trapped under the bonnet. I didcheck under the bonnet and around the grille, but of course, no bird!

 

Anyone heard anything like this? I only just had two new tyres fitted 2 weeks ago, and I wonder now if they've smacked something out of place :unsure:

 

ps-site looks great, haven't been on in two years :D

[ColinC1]

Could be rust on your disk brakes doing the tick tick noise.

 

Solution... remove wheel on passangers side, (ensure car is well blocked up for safety).

 

Take as long screwdriver and a light hammer and scrape and tap the rust off around the perimeter (watch you do not damage face of disc).

 

If thats it solved, you may as well do the drivers side disc as well.

 

PS.. Just remebered, There is also a small metal plate under and behind the bottom of the disc, that is used as a protective cover. It can end up touching moving parts and causing a tick, so ensure it is pulled back away from the wheel, by bending it a little.

 

NOTE: I got these minor problems in the car around two and a half years old. Normally built up of rust on car disks dont rust that much on the premeter till 5 years old, but C1, 107 and aygo seem to rust quicker.