<p>I got this printer literally yesterday, at first it was fine but after a few test XYZ cube prints it started making a breaking noise when the Z axis moves down! Please see the video!</p>
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<p>I'm about to return it, but thought maybe I have misconfigured something!</p>
<p>I'm not 100 % sure where exactly the noise is coming from, the motor itself or the connection of the pole with the bed!</p>
<p>Note this only happens when the z axis is moving down, the other way around it is fine!</p>
<p>Also this might be helpful: <strong>it stops making the noise</strong> when it is 2/3 of the way down then it becomes smooth!</p>

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2021-03-06T00:04:07.513Z
Have you looked into binding? You could check the linear guides and lead screw if the printer is correctly assembled, or that those parts aren't bent.
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2021-03-06T00:18:19.220Z
I did but couldn't find anything related to this model, tried to loosen the screws on the round cylinder but no difference! Maybe I'm doing it wrong!
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Ender 5 Pro - Breaking sound when z axis moves down (away from hotend)
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# Ender 5 Pro - Breaking sound when z axis moves down (away from hotend)

(Asked by: username_0 on 2021-03-05)

I got this printer literally yesterday, at first it was fine but after a few test XYZ cube prints it started making a breaking noise when the Z axis moves down! Please see the video!

I'm about to return it, but thought maybe I have misconfigured something!

I'm not 100 % sure where exactly the noise is coming from, the motor itself or the connection of the pole with the bed!

Note this only happens when the z axis is moving down, the other way around it is fine!

Also this might be helpful: **it stops making the noise** when it is 2/3 of the way down then it becomes smooth!

**Tags:** z-axis, bltouch, motor, creality-ender-5

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: Have you looked into binding? You could check the linear guides and lead screw if the printer is correctly assembled, or that those parts aren't bent.  
> **username_0**: I did but couldn't find anything related to this model, tried to loosen the screws on the round cylinder but no difference! Maybe I'm doing it wrong!  

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