Outkast
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with the wheel off, yes the rotor will move.
wheel bearing? I think.. need help!
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tireman
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some help
ok, you say the tire is leaking air? most tires lose a couple of lbs of pressure each month. Here is how you find the leak, take a spray bottle load it with dish washing soap and water, air up the tire, spray liberally all over the tire AND wheel, any leaks will show up as bubbles shortly.
Your rim should never touch the caliper!!!!!! IS YOUR RIM BENT?
If you swapped tires and have the same problem, you have eliminated some of the problem. Check your rotor for free play, pull off the caliper to recheck the brake pads and shims. Make sure they are straight and not at an angle. Look at the pads for unusual wear.
It could be a wheel bearing. But eliminate any other problems first.
ok, you say the tire is leaking air? most tires lose a couple of lbs of pressure each month. Here is how you find the leak, take a spray bottle load it with dish washing soap and water, air up the tire, spray liberally all over the tire AND wheel, any leaks will show up as bubbles shortly.
Your rim should never touch the caliper!!!!!! IS YOUR RIM BENT?
If you swapped tires and have the same problem, you have eliminated some of the problem. Check your rotor for free play, pull off the caliper to recheck the brake pads and shims. Make sure they are straight and not at an angle. Look at the pads for unusual wear.
It could be a wheel bearing. But eliminate any other problems first.
Outkast
Dedicated LVC Member
I just re read everything....you say this only occurs with your aftermarket wheels, not your stockers...this rules out ball joints, tie rods, wheel bearings, and pretty much everything.
then you put on your 20's and they rub the caliper...my guess...you have the wrong wheels or lugs and it doesn't fit right, or somthing is bent. it really sounds like brakes, maybe cuz the rim or that side of the car has somthing bent. dude...if the caliper is rubbing, its gonna make a sound...thats prolly what your hearing...get your wheel and suspension looked at on that side cuz somthing ain't right.
if you switched wheels and the other wheel doesn't rub....its the wheel.
if that side rubs, no matter what wheel it is, its the suspension
then you put on your 20's and they rub the caliper...my guess...you have the wrong wheels or lugs and it doesn't fit right, or somthing is bent. it really sounds like brakes, maybe cuz the rim or that side of the car has somthing bent. dude...if the caliper is rubbing, its gonna make a sound...thats prolly what your hearing...get your wheel and suspension looked at on that side cuz somthing ain't right.
if you switched wheels and the other wheel doesn't rub....its the wheel.
if that side rubs, no matter what wheel it is, its the suspension