Squeaky Bongo

Technical questions and answers about the Mazda Bongo

Moderators: Doone, westonwarrior

Post Reply
Marianne

Squeaky Bongo

Post by Marianne » Wed Oct 28, 2009 2:24 pm

Hi Folks,

I bought a lovely 1993 Bongo back in July which seems to have developed a squeak/squeal. I think it is coming from the front driver’s side wheel and is intermittent, but is incredibly loud when it does start. I thought it may be a ragged brake disc (the brakes are a bit squeaky too) but I had the brakes taken apart and checked at a free kwikfit brake check and they only said that my brake pads were worn (as expected) – but as there was no mention of this at the MOT – done by the previous owner just before I bought it, I’m assuming there is a bit more life in them yet. It doesn’t squeak when I drive over about 60mph and it appears that the squeal occurs more when I turn the wheel slightly to the right, but this is again, not always the case. Has anyone had a squeaky Bongo, or is this just something I need to get checked out at a garage? (any advice for good garages that can deal with Bongo’s in or around Oxford would also be gratefully received?)
321Away
Tribal Elder
Posts: 783
Joined: Mon Oct 26, 2009 1:45 pm
Location: Berkshire
Contact:

Re: Squeaky Bongo

Post by 321Away » Wed Oct 28, 2009 2:32 pm

Does the noise disappear when you turn the other way? sounds bit like a wheel bearing, although bongo's have a backing plate behind the discs which if bent can cause a squeak
Last edited by 321Away on Wed Oct 28, 2009 4:22 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Marianne

Re: Squeaky Bongo

Post by Marianne » Wed Oct 28, 2009 2:39 pm

yes the squeak does seem to stop, at least for a short while, when I steer straight again.
User avatar
missfixit70
Supreme Being
Posts: 12431
Joined: Fri Jun 01, 2007 3:53 pm
Location: weymouth

Re: Squeaky Bongo

Post by missfixit70 » Wed Oct 28, 2009 2:40 pm

If it's a 93 bongo, is it a Brawny rather than a Friendee?
You can't polish a turd - but you can roll it in glitter.
not so old
Supreme Being
Posts: 2655
Joined: Tue Jun 17, 2008 12:02 pm
Location: Oxfordshire

Re: Squeaky Bongo

Post by not so old » Wed Oct 28, 2009 2:43 pm

Welcome to the forum Marianne :) Is it a Brawnie Bongo that you have ? I didn't know the SGL was pre 1995! Wheels as suggested by 321 sounds right. Our Bongo had a squeal, but it turned out to be the roof :shock: I live in Oxfordshire, but I am lucky enough to have a neighbour who sorts mine. I have also had some jobs done by 321 . Sorry I don't know of anywhere local, but hopefully someone will be along soon to help :D

Cheers Anna
Things always get better after they are worse
So it's good to make things worse as soon as possible!
not so old
Supreme Being
Posts: 2655
Joined: Tue Jun 17, 2008 12:02 pm
Location: Oxfordshire

Re: Squeaky Bongo

Post by not so old » Wed Oct 28, 2009 2:45 pm

Sorry Kirsty.... You beat me too the Brawnie bit #-o
Things always get better after they are worse
So it's good to make things worse as soon as possible!
Marianne

Re: Squeaky Bongo

Post by Marianne » Wed Oct 28, 2009 4:23 pm

Thanks, this is the first forum I have ever joined :D

erm... I don't think it is a brawnie (it has 'Bongo Friendee' written on it I think)
not so old
Supreme Being
Posts: 2655
Joined: Tue Jun 17, 2008 12:02 pm
Location: Oxfordshire

Re: Squeaky Bongo

Post by not so old » Wed Oct 28, 2009 4:30 pm

Marianne wrote:Thanks, this is the first forum I have ever joined :D

erm... I don't think it is a brawnie (it has 'Bongo Friendee' written on it I think)
In which case it is probably 1995 and not 1993. I am sure you will enjoy the forum we are a freindly bunch and will help where we can :D

Cheers Anna
Things always get better after they are worse
So it's good to make things worse as soon as possible!
Marianne

Re: Squeaky Bongo

Post by Marianne » Wed Oct 28, 2009 5:35 pm

ok - I shall find a garage and get my wheel bearings checked in the first instance, and report back. Many thanks! :D
Post Reply

Return to “Techie Stuff”