Awful grinding noise coming from Driver side wheel any suggestions???

ivanr · 01-08-2007, 11:54 PM

I started getting an awful grinding noise from my driver side wheel and at first I thought I had completly used up my brake pads but after taking the tire off my pads are still half way. Now I'm confused as to where the grinding is coming from. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I have a '96 4WD Automatic 4runner. Thanks

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**DeathCougar** · 01-08-2007, 11:56 PM

Wheel bearings. Also, check your rotors for damage. If a rock scored them up, they would be eating the pads and causing a horrible sound since they would be misshappen.

ivanr · 01-09-2007, 10:24 AM

Thanks. I know it's not the rotors because I took apart that whole side of the suspension and added new brakes and the rotors were clean. You're the second person that tells me its the wheel bearing. Is that something difficult to replace? Where could I find the parts for it? Thanks

Elvota · 01-09-2007, 02:02 PM

Jack the bad side off the ground and check for play side to side. A bad bearing will also probably spin very rough or have considerable drag.

A factory manual or at the least a Haynes manual will have the steps you need to follow. I'd check with Toyota for bearings.

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ivanr Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arizona Posts: 61	Thanks. I know it's not the rotors because I took apart that whole side of the suspension and added new brakes and the rotors were clean. You're the second person that tells me its the wheel bearing. Is that something difficult to replace? Where could I find the parts for it? Thanks __________________ Pro Comp 4" lift with DR Coilovers and TC Upper Arms, 305-70-R16 X-Terrains on 16 by 10" Weld Outbacks, TRD Supercharger, TRD boost gauge, 9.5 PSI Pulley, 305cc injectors, SS FTC-E, Innovate LM-1 Kit, Supra MAF, dual 12" FAL electric fans, Autometer A/F gauge, Walbro fuel pump, TRD transmission cooler, TRD adjustable fuel regulator, Poweraid throttle body spacer, K&N filtercharger system, Jet Performance ECU Upgrade, TRD headers, TRD Thermostat, Flowmaster exhaust system

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Elvota Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Phx, AZ Posts: 3,436	Jack the bad side off the ground and check for play side to side. A bad bearing will also probably spin very rough or have considerable drag. A factory manual or at the least a Haynes manual will have the steps you need to follow. I'd check with Toyota for bearings. __________________ ================ 1990 4Runner \| V6 3.4 \| 5spd \| 240 someoddthousand miles \| SR5 \| SAS \| RLS \| 35's \| ARB \| TJM \| 217 to 1 \| W8000 - four wheels \| three sticks \| two hands \| one trail - RIGITY DIGITY visit the sticki chronicles

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