RF wheel noise issue

[prginocx]

'95 Pathy, 5 spd, 4X4, PS, PB.

 

I knew when I bought this truck it was wrecked on the RF fender. I had to re-wire some of the electrical stuff in addition to reworking the fender and wheel well covers. I bought this truck mainly 'cause the mileage is low (88k miles). It was badly out of alignment and it took two trips to the alignment shop to get it right. They had to add a ton of "shims".

 

Anyway here is the problem. Last few months I've noticed a squealing / whining / screeching intermittent noise coming from the front of the vehicle. I believe it is related to the RF wheel because I can lessen or stop the noise temporarily by turning hard right (Shifts weight onto left wheels). Noise usually happens ONLY after driving for more than 20 minutes. It does sound a little like a fan belt, but DOES NOT follow the RPM, only the vehicle speed. Far worse above 25 mph. Seems to lessen around 50mph and above. Not affected by what gear I'm in...

 

I'm also pretty sure that twice now when I've checked the front hub temperature with my hands, the Right one felt warmer than the left for sure. I'm guessing the wheel bearing is going south. Can anyone give me some pointers on troubleshooting this problem further ? What size of a project is replacing the bearings ? What else could it possibly be ? I have looked carefully under the front of the vehicle many times and I do not see any signs of any rods, bolts, or metal shafts wearing to make this noise. Help !!

[unccpathfinder]

could be...if ure mechanically inclined wheel bearings are a moderate to easy job if u have the right tools (but is a good deal of work)...

 

other causes...faulty hub? or possibly a screacher on the brake pads..if they had to use a crazy ammount of shims it could be something else if u bent one of the control arms (i have upper and lower off of a 95 if ure interested or if u end up needing those down the road a lil ways)

[88pathoffroad]

Check the brakes first. Assume nothing until you look.

[prginocx]

Well in terms of the brakes the rotor feels pretty smooth both sides, and I have plenty of pad thickness left. There is a tiny leak in the rubber/flex brake line going to that side. I guess I'll replace this first as a precaution. It takes about 6 weeks for the ABS light to come on....Then I add a cup or so of fluid.

[Precise1]

There is a tiny leak in the rubber/flex brake line going to that side. I guess I'll replace this first as a precaution.

 

Understatement of the week... Fix any brake line leaks immediately, I don't care how small. It could be that the leak is not letting the caliper pistons retract enough, keeping the pads dragging. We won't even go into the dangerous part...

 

B

[ticker]

If the problem continues after brake line is fixed check out the post on slide pin maintenence. I had nearly identical symptoms and after i cleaned these up the noise stopped.

http://npora.ipbhost.com//index.php?showto...st=0entry6997

[prginocx]

Now you guys are making me feel like a redneck. Fix the brake line ? I did "fix" it....Little 300 mph duct tape and about 20 tiewraps.....

 

...and like I said 6-8 weeks before the light comes on...

 

 

 

P.S. I did call Napa and they do have the rubber brake line...It is only about $25. The Local Nissan Dealership has made it abundantly clear that if you work on your Nissan yourself, Please do NOT come here for parts or help or any other reason.

[Precise1]

LOL

Fix any brake line leaks immediately

That means replace the line section...

 

The Local Nissan Dealership has made it abundantly clear that if you work on your Nissan yourself, Please do NOT come here for parts or help or any other reason.

 

Where are you located, and who should I call to make them eat a$$ ??

 

B

[RedPath88]

The Local Nissan Dealership has made it abundantly clear that if you work on your Nissan yourself, Please do NOT come here for parts or help or any other reason.

 

Then ask them why they have a parts department that is open to the public

 

-thnkboutit-

[Simon]

Your squeal could be from brake fluid spilling on the rotor, then burning off.....the rubbing on the pads causing the squeak. Get that line replaced ASAP. If it blew one hole.....the line is probably weak, and could blow a much bigger one any time, causing a total brake failure.