Squeaking noise when turning.

medbull

Now that I am able to drive the cart I have discovered another issue.
When I turn hard to the left, there is a decent squeaking noise coming from the area of the right wheel.
I checked the area and it doesn't appear that I have anything rubbing.
I'm wondering if anyone has had a similar issue, or any thoughts on what I might be looking at.

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yamahaguy97

Something may not be rubbing, however it could be a worn part or even the rim on the wheel can cause a squeaking sound. Is it the right wheel front or back?

medbull

I'm sorry, it's a 3 wheel cart. It's on the right rear.

yamahaguy97

Ok hmm it could still be your wheel/rim. I would take a look at it and if your wheel has hub caps I've seen that cause squeaking too. Other than that sometimes the brake assembly behind the wheel can make a squeak too. So you would have to look at the drum and brake shoes and watch how it turns. Jack the car up and turn the wheel by hand and see if you can replicate the sound


-Steve

raydhd

The harley's have a single disc brake on the differential. I wonder if it is a bearing?

medbull

That's what I'm afraid that it is. I jacked the cart up and couldn't replicate the sound.
I rode it around in my back yard today and every now and then when I would hit a bump it would make the noise.
But it's mostly when turning left.
The wheel on that side is a little warped I have noticed. So when I am turning left it is a little 'bumpy' feeling.
When it warms up a bit I'm going to switch sides with my wheels and see if that changes anything.

backyard

Jack up the rear wheels off the ground, then grab the wheel and try to wiggle the wheel. Left hand push and right hand pull & vice versa is what I mean. Try left and right then top and bottom. If the wheel has give/slop in it, you have a bad wheel bearing.

When your turning left, it is putting more pressure on the right wheel and the warped wheel may not be warped, but the bearing has failed.

According to the parts manual, some models did have hydraulic drum brakes.

medbull

Ok I'll give it a try.

yamahaguy97

good point to those about the bearing, although I never seem to remember a bad bearing making a squeaking noise, its usually a more rough noise. that's why once I heard medbull describe it as a bumpy feeling when he drives it, my mind went to a bearing.

tew45

It sounds like a bearing to me too but since that wheel is warped I think there may be more damage than a bearing. That wheel and hub should be pulled and inspected.