1996 Volvo 850 - Strange noise from rear axle?

Not sure what this is ... but I'm having a honning noise that appears to
go along with the wheel rotation. As I start off, it's a load honning,
slowly getting faster as I drive faster ... as the car warms up it
appears to go away. Also, I notice it more on cold damp days then dry
hot days. We thought it may be breaks ... but the pads are new (I'm
assuming the calipers are fine too ... although they were not replaced)
.... anyone ever have this noise and have insight into what it is? I'm
reluctant to go to Swedish Motors (or any mechanic) and tell them that I
have a wierd noise ... please fix! Likely they would fine a whole lot of
stuff "wrong" ...

thanks,

Jim

 

<sp><sp><sp> ... been a long day ... please excuse all my
spelling/grammar errors on the post.

load/loud
breaks/brakes
fine/find

thanks,

Jimbo

 

Jim
I have the same type of noise on my 99 s70. I think mine is from a dirty
emergency brake pad inside the rear rotors. The reason I suspect this is
because while slowly coasting I gently pull up on the emergency handle and
the noise disappears until the next time the car is parked for a long while.
Just my two cents ?
Good luck.

 

Hrrm ... does it appear to come from the left rear part of the car? I'll
try the Emerg. Brake to see if it makes a difference.

thanks

 

Maybe it's a wheel bearing going ? They make a humming noise tho

Stuart