AHA! The strange noise coming from the back wheels is a bad wheel bearing, not a brake issue.
02-25-2003, 04:54 PM
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AHA! The strange noise coming from the back wheels is a bad wheel bearing, not a brake issue.
Don't know why I didn't think of this sooner. The driver side rear wheel has some play in it. The passenger side has none.
Guess I'll return the 2 calipers I bought! Don't need 'em.
Guess I'll return the 2 calipers I bought! Don't need 'em.
02-25-2003, 06:20 PM
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Re: AHA! The strange noise coming from the back wheels is a bad wheel bearing, not a brake issue.
Have a strange noise too!! Does it sound like an exaust leak kinda? Mine is real loud for about a mile when first started. Car doesn't want to roll, humming noise at highway speed.
02-25-2003, 08:00 PM
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I have this too!
Mine is a loud hum at 45-75mph then goes away gradually. Same wheel as sam5. I figure it's the tire but I haven't checked the bearing. Car rolls fine. It's a 93 100s 5sp non-quattro.
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02-26-2003, 04:30 AM
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Re: AHA! The strange noise coming from the back wheels is a bad wheel bearing, not a brake issue.
I just realized my driver side has some play in it too. Not sure about passenger side though. When i go over bumps i can feel the wheel moving to the side if you will. They have to be big bumbs and it has to hit just right. That beaing is probably gone.
02-26-2003, 06:59 AM
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My noise is a grinding/squealing that comes and goes. It's unpredictible, no certain speed...
triggers it.
I just got a quote from Midas to change the bearings for $110. Debating on whether or not to do this myself. Parts cost at any auto shop is less than $20.
I just got a quote from Midas to change the bearings for $110. Debating on whether or not to do this myself. Parts cost at any auto shop is less than $20.
02-26-2003, 08:43 AM
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Re: My noise is a grinding/squealing that comes and goes. It's unpredictible, no certain speed...
Mine is a squelling noise for the first mile or two depending on how slow or fast i drive. It seems to effect how the car rolls. I can feel it coming out of the noise and then feel like whatever is holding it up is lifted and it isn't as bad. Seems to be worse when cold.
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