"Clicking" from rear wheel on cornering....?

[Mostro]

Took a couple of roundabouts fairly briskly last night and heard a strange clicking or grating noise coming from (I think) the left rear wheel area. Only heard it twice under heavy load - doesn't do it when you turn right normally and haven't had chance to check again this morning because of the snow!

Sounded a little like the noise you get on full lock when the CV joints are worn, but I'm sure it was coming from the rear... Any ideas anyone?

172FF on a 53

 

[Henry]

have you got any stones caught in the outer edge of the tyre tread?

otherwise, would have to guess it's related to the wheel bearing/hub/disc - is it consistent with wheel speed?

 

[Mostro]

No, it was a more 'mechanical' noise than stones.....

Dunno, I only heard it briefly on one roundabout so turned the stereo down and listened again at the next, then I was home so not overly clear on the symptoms yet.

 

[Tizer]

drive shaft?

 

[Mostro]

Sounded like that, but fairly sure it was at the rear......

Any other possible causes?

 

[fmp_]

i would jack it up and check the bearing for any play.

also check pads and discs whilst there!