Bought new rear beam - But will it even solve my knocking? (Pictures)

1. user_20400 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2008 Ashford, Kent Posts: 3140 Version Très Sportive

   #1 8th March 2012, 15:30

   Hi,
   
   My mechanic said that these bits on my rear beam were causing the knocking noise at the rear passenger side of my 2000 VTS:
   
   
   
   So I bought a refurbished Oilite beam from IM Axles:
   
   
   
   But it doesn't include the bits (unsure what they are..?) in the first picture? So when I get the beam changed, won't I just be replacing the faulty parts back on to the new beam?
   
   I'm so confused!
   
   Any help appreciated
   
   Dan.
2. Pricklep Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 31279 Citroen Saxo VTS, S60 D5

   #2 8th March 2012, 15:31

   Handbrake cable? Pretty sure thats what i pulled out of my caliper when i changed them..
3. user_20400 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2008 Ashford, Kent Posts: 3140 Version Très Sportive

   #3 8th March 2012, 15:39

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Prickle Handbrake cable? Pretty sure thats what i pulled out of my caliper when i changed them..

   You're right cheers John!
   
   I think I must have not quite got what my mechanic was showing me where the play was..
4. user_15516 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 6640 Integra DC5R & VTS

   #4 8th March 2012, 15:44

   Your mechanic was probably referring to play in the trailing arms causing the knocking. If so, fitting the new beam will solve your issue.
5. user_20400 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2008 Ashford, Kent Posts: 3140 Version Très Sportive

   #5 8th March 2012, 15:45

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Liam_ Your mechanic was probably referring to play in the trailing arms causing the knocking. If so, fitting the new beam will solve your issue.

   Yep, just got a bit worried that I'd spent near £400 for no reason!
6. Ben_SaxoForte Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2009 Stoke-on-trent Posts: 2640 Mk5 Golf GTTDI Mk2 VTR Project

   #6 8th March 2012, 17:59

   Was going to say can't imagine the handbrake cables doing much knocking lol.. he must have meant the trailing arms
7. citroen_saxo_vtr Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2006 Norwich Posts: 2823 Vectra sri 2.6 v6

   #7 9th March 2012, 11:37

   The picture you have posted up is the handbrake cables going into the caliper. 9 times out of 10 its the bearings shot in the axle or ARB loose.
8. user_20400 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2008 Ashford, Kent Posts: 3140 Version Très Sportive

   #8 9th March 2012, 11:40

   Yep, I just got a bit confused!
   
   I have slight camber, so it's more likely to be the Axle needing to be replaced tbh!
   
   Thanks for the advice chaps