Grinding front passenger side??
#1
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Grinding front passenger side??
Hello all, recently after a series of bumps my front right wheel has intermittent very loud grinding and whirring. It continues for a moment and goes back to normal. At first I thought it was the wheel hub assembly going bad, but I needed a brake job so I decided to tackle that first. During teardown the hub assembly seemed firm and in place so we decided to see if the brakes were what was causing the problem. Put new rotors and pads on and the noise has still continued. I've been reading up/watching videos and now I feel like it could be a faulty vacuum line for the 4x4 to engage and disengage. My dilemma is not only what it could be, but how to attempt to target the cause of the noise. Any help is greatly appreciated, thanks.
#3
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Install a Brake Drag Reduction Clip/Spring. A bad brake pad can cause premature hub assembly wear especially if it's dragging.
When exactly do you hear the noise? Try placing a huge screwdriver handle on your ear and place the other end on the hub assembly and spin it without the brake pad. You can hear it when it's bad.
When exactly do you hear the noise? Try placing a huge screwdriver handle on your ear and place the other end on the hub assembly and spin it without the brake pad. You can hear it when it's bad.
#4
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Hello all, recently after a series of bumps my front right wheel has intermittent very loud grinding and whirring. It continues for a moment and goes back to normal. At first I thought it was the wheel hub assembly going bad, but I needed a brake job so I decided to tackle that first. During teardown the hub assembly seemed firm and in place so we decided to see if the brakes were what was causing the problem. Put new rotors and pads on and the noise has still continued. I've been reading up/watching videos and now I feel like it could be a faulty vacuum line for the 4x4 to engage and disengage. My dilemma is not only what it could be, but how to attempt to target the cause of the noise. Any help is greatly appreciated, thanks.
#6
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Took care of this today, 2wd vac line had been burned through. Used a 5/32 male connector and did the trick. Also rear right e brake ended up being completely torn to shreds, cleared that out. Glad I didn't have to drop 100+ for a new wheel hub, thanks for the help everyone