whirring/scraping sounds with burning smell and smoke from front nearside wheel arch

1. chrisman99 L-plater Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 48

   #1 20th June 2011, 15:11

   set off today and something didnt feel right seemed to be a whirring sound that then later turned to more of a scraping sound. there was also a burning smell and then some smoke from the front left wheel arch.
   
   any guesses? jammed brake maybe?
2. Stevo123 Established Member Joined: Apr 2009 Redcar Posts: 1971 2000 Posi Blue vtr

   #2 20th June 2011, 16:07

   Either brake caliper sticking on or the wheel arch liner has become unattached and is catching the tyre?
3. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #3 20th June 2011, 16:30

   The other thing that springs to mind is a wheel bearing.
   
   Steve.
4. chrisman99 L-plater Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 48

   #4 20th June 2011, 18:47

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Stevo123 Either brake caliper sticking on or the wheel arch liner has become unattached and is catching the tyre?

   thought maybe this why would it stick on tho? is it much work?
5. seddon89 Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2010 gateshead Posts: 807 vw golf GTI citroen saxo forte 02 plate vw polo

   #5 20th June 2011, 18:53

   is the spring ok?
6. chrisman99 L-plater Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 48

   #6 20th June 2011, 19:00

   found it. suspension snapped and was sitting on the inside of the tyre ripping it up. whats that normally cost?
7. seddon89 Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2010 gateshead Posts: 807 vw golf GTI citroen saxo forte 02 plate vw polo

   #7 20th June 2011, 19:02

   should not be too bad, it might be worth puttin a tire on too
8. chrisman99 L-plater Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 48

   #8 20th June 2011, 19:07

   yeah will probably need a new tyre unfortunately. at least they wernt new. needed some new ones anyway
9. KrisB Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2009 Dorking,Surrey,M25 J9 Posts: 2616 Static -80mm Peugeot 405

   #9 20th June 2011, 19:08

   For a spring fitted you're looking at upto £80, plus the cost of a tyre.
   Ideally you want to replace BOTH springs.