95 325IS (clinking noise when in neutral)

[Zywiec]

Not sure what this is but i hear a clinking noise coming from around the rear right tire when im in neutral usually slowing down. I thought this could be a bearing or maybe something with the gear changer. Anyone have any idea what this could be?

 

[Kirby]

Does it occur repetitively (such as every wheel revolution - click click click click) or just one time, such as only when you depress the clutch?

 

[Zywiec]

yes every wheel revolution but not right when i get into neutral maybe as i slow to about 20mph.

 

[Big Daddy]

Could it be the e-brake?

 

[tazza0712]

Could it be a bolt/nail in your tyre?

 

[Zywiec]

no and no
its coming from that area not the actual tire

 

[Kirby]

Best way to diagnose it is to jack up the rear of the car and turn the wheel by hand. I have heard a dragging Emergency Brake shoe make this type of noise, as Dan suggested. Could also be a CV joint that is failing.

Probably not a wheel bearing, they make a rumbling noise resonate thru the body when they start to fail.

 

[frolf]

i was thinking CV joint, but i'm an idiot. thanks, management.