Scottish Elises

I have an S1 elise and there is a clicking noise coming from the passenger side when driving at anything over 10mph. However when the brake is applied the noise disappears.

I think its a brake or suspension issue (still original set-up) but could really do without putting new suspension if possible! The cars a 2000 plate with 14k on the clock.

Anyone had this problem before?

Cheers.

doess it happen when hot & cold? IIRC the charcoal cannisted makes this kind of noise and will freak people out in winter time. However, it could be the handbrake cable, see if pulling that on gently makes the clicking stop. If it does, you need your cable re-adjusting

The only clicking noise I ever experienced was the brake pads rattling in the caliper, that too stopped when you hit the brakes and was only apparent after 10mph..... You can buy buffer pads that stop it, or live with it..

Bert1 wrote:I have an S1 elise and there is a clicking noise coming from the passenger side when driving at anything over 10mph. However when the brake is applied the noise disappears.

I think its a brake or suspension issue (still original set-up) but could really do without putting new suspension if possible! The cars a 2000 plate with 14k on the clock.

Anyone had this problem before?

Cheers.

You also need to check the anti rattle springs are fitted the right way around - they should be shaped like a Y (i.e. the end with two tabs should be up, and the end with one tab should be down).

Cheers,
Robin

SOunds like te carbon canister TBH. The canister (on mine atleast!) only clicks when warm and under power (As in not on the brakes...) Is it quiet to begin with then suddenly starts? Is it a regular click-click-click at about 2/sec? If so it's the carbon cannister. Otherwise keep looking (Or turn up the radio!)

i noticed this the other day on mine - i thought it was my *ahem* number plate which is currently residing in the pax footwell slapping against the footrest or the mp3 jack connector hitting against it. It might have also been the guage on the fire extinguisher.... feckin' rattling bath tubs!

Can you tell where the clicking noise is coming from Bert? Low level or high level.

IIRC the carbon canister is about shoulder height through the bulkhead(?)
I'm sure i'll be corrected about this one!

Pretty sure you can just unplug it. I'll have a look. That may diagnose the problem...

sounds like what I have - it's the pads rattling in the calipers. I can't be bothered taking out the pads just to stick in rattle plates. I just put up with it. I happens more when it's cold. Nothing to worry about.

Cheers guys - Ill have a good look over the Christmas break.

Good to know this is normal!