Thread: Squeaking Noise 2016 90

Well the rear squeak/squeal noise still continues. It's been into MLR twice now and they can't isolate the issue. I've asked them to check the brakes as it only ever happens after having driven for a while for things to warm up, and then only after breaking and then lifting my foot off the brake. MLR seem like they want to dismiss the brakes as being the culprit, but I can't see what else it would be, as the squeal only happens after applying the brakes.

Trying to get the car back from MLR tomorrow to see if I can locate it myself now. As it's under warranty I'd like to get the work done by a workshop, but after 6 total days at MLR I don't have much hope that they'll fix things.

Can anyone recommend ULR service over MLR? I may try them next if I can't fix it myself.

An update here.

I've had one dealer think it was the handbrake causing the squealing noise, so they adjusted it. The noise came back within a day.

I had the 90 in at another dealer to fix the CDL engagement and had them look at the squeal as well. They thought it could have been the caliper/pads, but they ended up deciding it was the handbrake drum, which they replaced.

Needless to say, the squeal was back within a day as well.

So I really don't think it's the handbrake and don't think any dealer is going to work out what's going on (total of 8 days in the shop to isolate this).

Is there an easy way to determine and fix if a caliper isn't releasing properly? I've read some things that say to remove the pads and put in a thin piece of wood between the pistons to allow them to extend further than normal, then push them back in to try and lubricate them properly. Or would it just be better to bring it in to a non dealer service centre (Ritter or Les Richmond) that may be better at working out the issue?

I know Defenders have noises, but this isn't a "normal" one. Having the thing squeal like crazy after letting off the brakes probably shouldn't be happening.