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Old Mar 28, 2009 | 04:17 PM
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Two years strong and not a single issue. Today within 1 mile of home we hear a rubbing (grinding) noise rear driver side wheel. Sounds like it only happens on a full rotation of the tire. Cannot hear it in reverse. Applying brakes makes no difference. Car is never raced or beat. Any thoughts?? Brakes were new last year.

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Old Mar 28, 2009 | 11:55 PM
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Make that more of a grinding noise that is not constant. Bearings?
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Old Mar 28, 2009 | 11:59 PM
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Since it is on the front, you might start by just jacking up the corner and spinning the wheel by hand to see what it reveals?
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Old Mar 29, 2009 | 12:02 AM
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It is not on the front, it is the rear driver side that has the grinding noise. Just started today.
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Old Mar 29, 2009 | 12:33 AM
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Parking brake mechanism -loose/broken/falling apart?

just a guess...
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Old Mar 29, 2009 | 10:38 AM
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Loose brake pad? I'm just grasping at straws.
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try swerving left and right, if it changes it could be a wheel bearing
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