metal on metal screeching noise from wheel...
07-21-2007, 09:03 PM
#1
metal on metal screeching noise from wheel... its not my brakes! the pads are still good and the noise isnt there when i braKE. it only comes when i make semi hard left turns at a speed above 35mph unless i jerk it to the left hard n quick. possibly a wheel bearing? if so do they need to be pressed in? or is it just a hub assembly that i can buy a new one and swap over?
07-22-2007, 01:53 AM
#3
There is a clearance that should be maintained withi your calipers and rotor, there is a shim part number that is available if your calipers are not centered correctly within spec...not sure what it is...but there is one.
This sounds like it could be your problem. If it is not the actual brake pads that are creating the noise or a bearing... Many moons ago, (1995), when I rebuilt my stock rear-end with 4:10's, after re-shimming for backlash and pinion depth adjustment, the axles moved too far from spec in relation to the calipers. Upon hard turns, I'd have similar sounds and symptoms, after deduction, I realized what was occuring and corrected it. I had to create a few thousandth shim (which you can purchase as well as mentioned) to re-center the caliper.
Hope this helps you.
This sounds like it could be your problem. If it is not the actual brake pads that are creating the noise or a bearing... Many moons ago, (1995), when I rebuilt my stock rear-end with 4:10's, after re-shimming for backlash and pinion depth adjustment, the axles moved too far from spec in relation to the calipers. Upon hard turns, I'd have similar sounds and symptoms, after deduction, I realized what was occuring and corrected it. I had to create a few thousandth shim (which you can purchase as well as mentioned) to re-center the caliper.
Hope this helps you.
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