Scratching / Rubbing Metal noise on the Left Rear wheel
#1
Lexus Test Driver
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Scratching / Rubbing Metal noise on the Left Rear wheel
Hey Guys,
I wasn't sure where to post this, so mods if this belongs in another section please move it.
I just started having this noise on the left rear wheel. It sounds like metal to metal contact. I checked the dust shield as well as anything that could have been rubbing on the rotor. I found nothing.
The noise only happens when you turn the wheel to the right making a turn or adjusting the car to maintain a straight line. I went bananas looking for the problem and couldn't find it. Any suggestions? I thought it had something to do with the steering rack, but the noise is coming from the rear not the front.
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Fernando
I wasn't sure where to post this, so mods if this belongs in another section please move it.
I just started having this noise on the left rear wheel. It sounds like metal to metal contact. I checked the dust shield as well as anything that could have been rubbing on the rotor. I found nothing.
The noise only happens when you turn the wheel to the right making a turn or adjusting the car to maintain a straight line. I went bananas looking for the problem and couldn't find it. Any suggestions? I thought it had something to do with the steering rack, but the noise is coming from the rear not the front.
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Fernando
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#9
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I'm glad I'm not the only one with this issue.
#14
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Common problem for rear aftermarket rotors. Ok then it could be the two things. The shoes rubbing inner hub, or the back plate where the rotor rests(not the sheild). You may have to have the back plate sanded down some with a grinder/sander for clearance. I think it is the latter. Have a shop sand the backing down some and the problem should be gone
#15
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Thanks man. I appreciate the suggestions and help. Hopefully I can take a look at this tonight. The rain has been crazy in RI. It hasn't stopped long enough for me to take a look at it.