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Scary Rattling Noises


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Guest PontiacDude210

Recently, I noticed my Reatta making some odd noises. Going over a sharp bump there is almost no noise, but on very small bumps/seams in the concrete, it makes a metallic rattling that goes on for a second after hitting the bump. I cannot find anything loose under the car. Sounds like PS rear. Thanks,

-Dave

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Guest Corvanti

first thought would be a broken exhaust holder. i had a rubber one crack right in front of the muffler. dropped and loosened the tailpipe a bit.

i was able to take it off, glue/epoxy, clamp and put it back on the next day. :)

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Recently, I noticed my Reatta making some odd noises. Going over a sharp bump there is almost no noise, but on very small bumps/seams in the concrete, it makes a metallic rattling that goes on for a second after hitting the bump. I cannot find anything loose under the car. Sounds like PS rear. Thanks,

-Dave

If you don't hear it with your foot on the brake when you hit the sharp bump it is likely to be the brakes rattleing. It is a common problem. The Reatta Store has a brake hardware kit that has been reported to stop the rattle.
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Guest PontiacDude210

That may be it. I just had the car on a hoist and could not get it to make the noise for me from any of the heat shields, and the exhaust I just replaced. I have never heard it with the brake applied. How much of a safety concern is this brake rattle? I am thinking of buying a set of slotted rotors and performance pads soon, can it wait until I have the brakes apart anyway, or is it likely to fly off the road and blow up if I don't stop driving it immediately?

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Thanks. That almost has to be it. Thinking back on it, I checked every suspension component, every exhaust mount, and every heat shield. I am having a hard time finding the kit you are referring to, the Reatta store is a little bit confusing to navigate(although it may be because I am going on 24 hours without sleep, save 3 hours in the Buick in the college parking lot). Thank you guys so much, I appreciate the help.

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Guest Corvanti

sorry for being offbase on my 1st thought. :o

i think the sway bar bushings are "nla", but Marck probably has some good ones!

if after you check them out and they are ok, then i'd go with Ronnie's suggestion of the brakes...

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Thanks. That almost has to be it. Thinking back on it, I checked every suspension component, every exhaust mount, and every heat shield. I am having a hard time finding the kit you are referring to, the Reatta store is a little bit confusing to navigate(although it may be because I am going on 24 hours without sleep, save 3 hours in the Buick in the college parking lot). Thank you guys so much, I appreciate the help.
"The Centric Parts 117.62026 Brake Disc Hardware kit" is on the second page in the Brake System category.
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