Squeaky Bongo
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Squeaky Bongo
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?)
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?)
Re: Squeaky Bongo
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.
Re: Squeaky Bongo
yes the squeak does seem to stop, at least for a short while, when I steer straight again.
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Re: Squeaky Bongo
If it's a 93 bongo, is it a Brawny rather than a Friendee?
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Re: Squeaky Bongo
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 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
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Sorry Kirsty.... You beat me too the Brawnie bit
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Re: Squeaky Bongo
Thanks, this is the first forum I have ever joined
erm... I don't think it is a brawnie (it has 'Bongo Friendee' written on it I think)
erm... I don't think it is a brawnie (it has 'Bongo Friendee' written on it I think)
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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 canMarianne wrote:Thanks, this is the first forum I have ever joined
erm... I don't think it is a brawnie (it has 'Bongo Friendee' written on it I think)
Cheers Anna
Things always get better after they are worse
So it's good to make things worse as soon as possible!
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Re: Squeaky Bongo
ok - I shall find a garage and get my wheel bearings checked in the first instance, and report back. Many thanks!