Two questions. Rubbing Noise & Car "Underbelly"/Chassis steamcleaning
 

Ok guys just a few quick questions:

1) Lately my car has had some weird rubbing noise when I brake. It's very irregular, and will often go away for a few days and come back again when I least expect it. Before you all say about my 4 discs, my pads and rotors, I have replaced all 8 pads recently, all discs checked out ok, and everything looked/seemed fine. This problem still hasn't gone away.

It kinda sounds/feels like it's something directly underneath the engine.... like, maybe something to do with the steering arm?

The noise is kinda like a metal scrap noise, though not the high pitched kind, more like a deep, old metal noise. I'm putting the car up tonight on ramps to check everything... maybe some grease can help? keep in mind it's only when I brake and the noise isn't from my wheels.

2) Anyone consistantly clean/steam clean the underside of their rx? I was just wondering what they did, how the results were, and how much did it cost ($US or $Aus) to do.... I was thinking of getting mine done since I thought it was overdue.... so any thoughts on that?

And lastly, I'm going to take some more snaps of my rx inside and outside before I take it to get a full body respray (this weekend) so you guys can see the before and after shots.

Happy driving!

To steam clean my engine bay, it'll cost me $50 for the guys at the car wash detailing place to spray it. :eek:

As for the steering, check your idler arm bushings. An easy way to tell if they're broken or worn is to reach down on the passenger side and push/pull on it. If it moves, you've got a problem ;)