458 - help- squeaks coming from front | FerrariChat
Buy

458 help- squeaks coming from front

Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by Ferraripapa, Oct 28, 2023.

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, Skimlinks, and others.

  1. Ferraripapa

    Ferraripapa Rookie

    Jun 6, 2023
    18
    Full Name:
    Goth4L
    #1 Ferraripapa, Oct 28, 2023
    Hey guys. Whenever I pull into a driveway, I hear a knock/sound coming from the right front end. If i were turning left into the driveway, the sound would be on the right. If i turn right into driveway, it would be on the left. The car is lowered on novitec springs. Could this be because it's lowered, it's doing something thats causing this sound? Also, when i am going over small bumps, i hear squeaks from the front as well. Anyone have this experience before I take it into ferrari and have them troubleshoot?
     
  2. mike32

    mike32 F1 Veteran

    May 13, 2016
    5,961
    Isle of man- uk
    #2 mike32, Oct 28, 2023
    Jack the front up and take the wheels off, try a pinch bar in a few suspension joints to find some slack
     
  3. Ferraripapa

    Ferraripapa Rookie

    Jun 6, 2023
    18
    Full Name:
    Goth4L
    #3 Ferraripapa, Oct 28, 2023
    is it common to have slack in the joints though?
     
  4. mike32

    mike32 F1 Veteran

    May 13, 2016
    5,961
    Isle of man- uk
    #4 mike32, Oct 28, 2023
    I have a 430 and it is normal but i understand the 458 is less prone
     
  5. Kent Adams

    Kent Adams F1 Rookie
    Silver Subscribed

    Sep 11, 2020
    3,279
    #5 Kent Adams, Oct 28, 2023
    If I had to guess, which is all I'm doing, it's either bad ball joints or your tires rubbing up against the fenders due to your lowering below factory height.
     
  6. Kent Adams

    Kent Adams F1 Rookie
    Silver Subscribed

    Sep 11, 2020
    3,279
    #6 Kent Adams, Oct 28, 2023
    I never experienced that in my 430. Check your ball joints.
     
  7. SVCalifornia

    SVCalifornia F1 Rookie
    Rossa Subscribed

    Mar 28, 2011
    2,571
    Silicon Valley
    Full Name:
    Keith
    #7 SVCalifornia, Oct 28, 2023
    Check bolts on the tire rims.

    SV
     
  8. todd cloud

    todd cloud Formula 3

    Jun 21, 2019
    1,086
    Full Name:
    Todd
    #8 todd cloud, Oct 28, 2023
    Bearings. Ask me how I know.
     
    Boiler Inspector likes this.
  9. mike32

    mike32 F1 Veteran

    May 13, 2016
    5,961
    Isle of man- uk
    #9 mike32, Oct 29, 2023
    I have had the lot out over the years to replace a lot will hills parts
     
  10. Ferraripapa

    Ferraripapa Rookie

    Jun 6, 2023
    18
    Full Name:
    Goth4L
    #10 Ferraripapa, Oct 30, 2023
    How do you know
     
  11. todd cloud

    todd cloud Formula 3

    Jun 21, 2019
    1,086
    Full Name:
    Todd
    #11 todd cloud, Oct 30, 2023
    my knocking noise was a failing wheel bearing
     
  12. Ferraripapa

    Ferraripapa Rookie

    Jun 6, 2023
    18
    Full Name:
    Goth4L
    #12 Ferraripapa, Oct 31, 2023
    how much was it to fix?
     
  13. Boiler Inspector

    Boiler Inspector Formula Junior

    Oct 14, 2017
    353
    Texas
    Full Name:
    Brian
    #13 Boiler Inspector, Oct 31, 2023
    The hub assembly itself is about $2200, plus a shop is probably going to charge 3-4 hours labor.
     
  14. todd cloud

    todd cloud Formula 3

    Jun 21, 2019
    1,086
    Full Name:
    Todd
    #14 todd cloud, Oct 31, 2023
    $8,967.53
     
    Boiler Inspector likes this.
  15. todd cloud

    todd cloud Formula 3

    Jun 21, 2019
    1,086
    Full Name:
    Todd
    #15 todd cloud, Oct 31, 2023
    not covered by the Power15 warranty either
     
  16. Ferraripapa

    Ferraripapa Rookie

    Jun 6, 2023
    18
    Full Name:
    Goth4L
    #16 Ferraripapa, Nov 3, 2023
    What kind of knocking sound? Did your springs or front end squeak at all?
     
  17. Sargepug

    Sargepug Formula Junior

    Mar 23, 2020
    888
    NYC
    #17 Sargepug, Nov 4, 2023
    I have a Novitec setup as well, but no issues you are stating. Post a pic of your ride height and are you running the stock rims / tires like I am?
    Here's my ride height...
     

    Attached Files:

  18. Ferraripapa

    Ferraripapa Rookie

    Jun 6, 2023
    18
    Full Name:
    Goth4L
    #18 Ferraripapa, Nov 4, 2023
    yup. Same setup and look of it.
     
  19. Sargepug

    Sargepug Formula Junior

    Mar 23, 2020
    888
    NYC
    #19 Sargepug, Nov 4, 2023
    Tough call then, have to defer to the installer...
     

Share This Page