Suspension Squeel

[JMT]

We have a 2012 RT-SE5 semi-automatic with about 2500 miles. It developed a squeeling noise in the front left (my wife says rear) suspension not long after delivery (new). Once up to speed it goes away. My dealer says "not to worry, it's just bushings settling in and will go away after about 4,000 miles". Brakes have also developed some squeeking as well. Has anyone experienced this problem? Thanks in advance for any advice. JMT

 

[Bob Denman]

Could it perhaps be the drive belt as it winds it's way around the pulleys? :dontknow:
BRP issed a TSB...D) about this.
It's been discused in here as well; take just a LITTLE tiny bit of grease, and put it on the pulleys. Let the belt spread it around.

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?47629-Greasin-the-Belt&highlight=Squealing+belt

 

[JMT]

Thanks, I'll try it.

 

[BajaRon]

My dealer says "not to worry"... Famous words many times followed by "You should have gotten this taken care of right away before it was a serious problem" at a later date.

 

[DR Buck]

Dealer may be right about bushing setting in, but I suspect it's dirt on the brakes causing the squeal. Not uncommon for dust and dirt to accumulate at the leading edge of a disk brake pad and cause squeal. Does the squeal stop if you apply a slight amount of braking while moving? If so, then it's the brakes. I had it off an on for about 400 miles when I was at 6500 miles on the odometer. The it just went away and 2000 miles later it is still quiet.