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Why do my brakes rub when I turn?

Why do my brakes rub when I turn?

Worn out brake pads will make noise when applying the brakes, but can also make noise when going through a turn. The grinding noise happens when there is no brake pad material remaining and the metal backing plate contacts the metal brake rotor.

Why does my 4 wheel drive whine ( humming noise in 4WD )?

So far we established that the humming noise is only prevalent once 4WD is engaged and not while driving in 2H. This is due to the fact that 2H mode only rotates the rear driveshaft or prop-shaft as some call it and does not engage the front driveshaft, differential and transfer case at all. So we can safely omit those when in 2H mode.

What makes a rubbing sound in the front left wheel?

Rubbing sound from front left wheel well There’s a rubbing sound coming from the front left wheel area. 1) Having the tires rotated didn’t change the sound at all. No effect. 2) No visual signs of anything wrong. Tires look fine. Air pressure is fine. 3) Alignment seems fine.

Why does my Blazer make a rubbing sound?

Then could it be that one of the gravel pans or plastic splash guards have come loose on the drivers side such that when the Blazer is moving the air mass rushing under the car pulls the piece out of position and then starts rubbing against the tire or some other rotating part in the drive train? Does it seem to be speed dependent?

How to troubleshoot rear suspension noise test drive?

How to Troubleshoot Rear Suspension Noise Test Drive. The first step to diagnosis is a test drive, and for that you’ll need a smooth and empty road, a parking lot… Constant Noises — Wheel, Tire or Wheel Bearing. Constant noises don’t usually mean a problem with the suspension as… Noises Over …

Why is my front tire making a rubbing noise?

The tread on the tire looks fine, I know it’s not scrubbing the wheel well, and it has brand new strut assemblies, including mounts, springs, and insulators, on the front end (the noise was there before replacing then with no change afterwards).

Where does the rubbing sound come from on my car?

There’s a rubbing sound coming from the front left wheel area. 1) Having the tires rotated didn’t change the sound at all. No effect. 2) No visual signs of anything wrong. Tires look fine. Air pressure is fine.

Then could it be that one of the gravel pans or plastic splash guards have come loose on the drivers side such that when the Blazer is moving the air mass rushing under the car pulls the piece out of position and then starts rubbing against the tire or some other rotating part in the drive train? Does it seem to be speed dependent?

When does the rubbing sound from the front wheel go away?

When turning left, it increases in intensity. When turning right, especially on an onramp, the rubbing sound disappears and comes back only when I straighten out and to merge on the highway. Thoughts? Number 4 screams wheel bearing but if your hearing from the correct spot your turning directions would be reversed.

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Ruth Doyle