Strange noise from front wheel

[k9sar]

Went to do a quick brake job on my 95SE since they squealed like the little metal "my pads are low" indicator was hitting the rotor. I pulled off the wheels and brakes and had plenty of pad left. No idea why they were making that noise, maybe a shim had slipped and was making contact. Anyway, while the brakes were off, I spun the hub and the front left made a squeaking sound that sounded almost like the sound if you rub a full balloon (that rubber sounding squeak). I verified that nothing was actually rubbing on the rotor and didn't feel like tearing into my automatic hub that late at night. My main concern was that I had good brakes for this weekend.

 

So... my question... What do you think could be making the noise? As I turn the hub, I can see that the front axle is not moving (not in 4wd at the time) so it must be something right at the rotor or hub.

 

thoughts?

 

After this weekend, I'll probably go back and disassemble the entire mess and see what I can find.

[Precise1]

Unless you have something stuck between the rotor and shield, it could only be something in the hubs or the bearings. I'm not sure what could make that noise in the hubs so I'm thinking bearings maybe. Not good if they make audible noise... When is the last time they were repacked/replaced ? Hopefully it just something stuck behind the rotor. Good luck Bud.

 

B

[k9sar]

When is the last time they were repacked/replaced ?

ummmm.... you're supposed to repack them???

 

Guess I have some rebuilding/replacing to do when I get back

[Clayman]

Sealed bearing unit on the fronts.... I don't think you can repack them.... can you? My pathy is such a write-off I haven't got there yet.

 

Rubber squeel eh....

 

Backer plate, broken sway bar link, balancing valve in master cyl. pushing a pad out., indicator tab on the pads bent in...... hmmm I'd just keep spinning till ya find it.

 

TC,

Clay