ZOMBIE!

Zombie said:

The best way to desribe it was a "chunk" or "clink", and only at low speeds (really noticeable backing out of driveway.) I didn't notice it at braking

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Got it. Thanks for the information. Must be something else.

Tony Alonso said:

Got it. Thanks for the information. Must be something else.

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I dunno, as long as they have it on the lift, have them look.

Tony Alonso said:

Got it. Thanks for the information. Must be something else.

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Update on Zombie.

I am now hearing that "clink/tink" on the driver side rear. Its very slight this time, like a small hammer hitting a piece of steel. Sounds like a second wheel bearing is going bad. I don't hear it all the time, but it's usually when starting to roll.

Sure would have been nice if they failed at the same time :headbonk:

Thanks for the update. I think "clink-tink" describes the noise. I am going to have to go in and have this checked. It's a little surprising to have these go out so early. What did the service people say when you had the other one replaced?

Sorry if this comes through twice - first attempt failed. Mine makes the same clink-tink sound from the rear. I don't presume to be an expert but I was told it's because the rear pads aren't quite fitting in the caliper so they rock a little when the wheel begins to move. Sounds like a ceramic tea cup hitting something, right? Might be a manufacturing tolerance issue. For what it's worth, hope it helps.

I noticed this sound in the last number of months. I had been wondering if it was brake noise that became more prominent as the pads wore. I hear it mainly from the rear but I've sworn it has been in front also.

Thanks Caffn8d. Now I am starting to wonder if the sound REALLY went away after the replacement of the passenger rear. It started to grind so it was obvious, but I am not sure

It might have been two things at once, and I (and the dealer) just assumed it was the bearing. I'm thinking it could be the rear brakes (which was my first thought when I heard it.)

Not that I am hard on the brakes.. much.. ;)

When a zombie "ages", does its skin turn from green to gray?

Yep. The journey continues with Zombie II.

More info once I stop driving it. Thanks to Tony Alonso and Dabko for their support i.e. co-dependency.

Outstanding! Congratulations! Kewpee’s Road Trip II coming up.

DABKO said:

Outstanding! Congratulations! Kewpee’s Road Trip II coming up.

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Absolutely. Can't wait for Job 1 and seeing your guys' new BULLITTs.

Well done! Can't wait to see it in person! Oddly enough, I will have a grey car turning green when that Bullitt comes in :-)

Tony Alonso said:

Well done! Can't wait to see it in person! Oddly enough, I will have a grey car turning green when that Bullitt comes in :-)

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Exactly, someone needs to be the grey car in the next glamor shot at Kewpees.

The Mustang story continues with another chapter here.