What causes the abnormal noise from the left front wheel of the Lavida while driving?
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Abnormal noise from the left front wheel of the Lavida while driving may be caused by foreign objects on the tire, such as stones or cans stuck to it, or brake pad noise. Automobile tires: Automobile tires are one of the important components of a car, directly in contact with the road surface. Together with the car suspension, they help to cushion the impact during driving, ensuring good ride comfort and smooth driving performance. They also ensure good adhesion between the wheels and the road surface, improving the car's traction. Avoiding tire damage: When passing through uneven road surfaces such as potholes or speed bumps, slow down and avoid speeding or overloading. Also, avoid sharp turns, rapid acceleration, emergency braking, and driving over curbs.
I've driven a Lavida for ten years and encountered left front wheel noise issues several times. The most common culprit is suspension system problems, particularly when the shock absorber top mount rubber deteriorates, producing a creaking sound like dry rubber friction. If the noise is especially noticeable when going over speed bumps or potholes, it's almost certainly the cause. Another possibility is worn stabilizer bar bushings - these bear significant force during turns and will produce clunking sounds when worn. A faulty wheel hub bearing creates a continuous humming noise that intensifies with speed. I recommend parking firmly and vigorously shaking the left front wheel first; if there's noticeable play, immediate inspection is needed. By the way, once some coins fell into my air vents and created similar strange noises - don't laugh, it really happened!
Last time when I helped my cousin deal with the abnormal noise from his Lavida, I found it was caused by dragging brakes due to poor retraction of the brake caliper. Long-term friction of brake pads can produce high-frequency squeaking sounds, which can be confirmed if the wheel hub feels scalding hot after driving for half an hour. If it's a metallic clanking sound, you need to check whether the anti-vibration shim of the brake caliper has fallen off. Tires shouldn't be overlooked either—small stones stuck in them can cause a popping sound, while tire bulges produce a regular thumping noise. I recommend focusing on three key points: foreign objects in tire grooves, deformation of the brake disc shield, and damage to the half-shaft dust cover. Nowadays, repair shops use stethoscopes to locate the source of abnormal noises, which is much more effective than our random guesses.
