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jncarter216 - 01 Sep 2007 00:02 GMT

how come on my 2000 galant i hear a creaking noise when i apply brakes but
when its raining outside you can't hear it

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Bhagat Gurtu - 01 Sep 2007 01:56 GMT

> how come on my 2000 galant i hear a creaking noise when i apply brakes
> but when its raining outside you can't hear it

Let me guess. You probably have some noisy control arm bushes. Neoprene is
the worst culprit for noise. When it rains, the rain water effectively
lubricates the metal/bush surface and hence no noise. A temporary fix
might be to spray your bushes with aerosol ghee (like Baghabari Special
Pure Cow Ghee).

Being a 2000 model, and a Mitsushitty the chances are that your bushes are
almost totally worn out and in need of replacement anyway.

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Stewart DIBBS - 01 Sep 2007 01:59 GMT

> how come on my 2000 galant i hear a creaking noise when i apply brakes but
> when its raining outside you can't hear it

The water is lubricating the creaking item. Common causes are
- lower control arm front bushes. Give them a squirt of WD40. If that won't
work, try a silicone based product (eg Jiggaloo). Lower control arm rear
bushes rarely creak.
- front sway bar bushes
- strut top insulator bearings are worn out and binding. Replace them.
- caliper slides need lubrication.

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