Guanaco.13 Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 I finally got my truck back on the road and it passed inspection so I have drove it about 50 miles yesterday and last night on my way home it started make a small little sound coming from the front axle that sounds like a brake pad dragging and it got louder and louder. the other thing is i can't tell if it is the right or left side. so today I looked at the rotors on both side and i could not see nothing out of the normal there was no rock or nothing. so I checked my wheel bearings and they where a little loose so i tightened them and drove the truck around the neighborhood and the noise is still there but it sound not as loud but the noise is still there. :fs1: :headpop: :mad: :fs2: :wall: I am tired of f'ing with it I just want to curse and go off road Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanL Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Do you have metallic brake pads? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guanaco.13 Posted February 2, 2012 Author Share Posted February 2, 2012 I don't Know I think i put standard duralast brake pads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanL Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 I don't Know I think i put standard duralast brake pads If they are metallic and no anti squeal was applied that could do it or there is always the chance that a sliver of metal in the pad is " backwards facing" and in the case there is really nothing you can do about it and it will continue to squeal until the culprit is worn away. Does the sound go away when you brake? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guanaco.13 Posted February 2, 2012 Author Share Posted February 2, 2012 No it only stops making the sound when the truck is stopped. it makes the sound louder when you turn also. the sound is a kind of griding sound not a squeal. :dunno: the pad are fairly new,could it be the wheel bearings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanL Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 This may sound odd but is your power steering fluid low? It can make noises if it is and it would get worse in the turns when more pressure is put on the system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guanaco.13 Posted February 3, 2012 Author Share Posted February 3, 2012 The fluid is low but and i have to add some but the sound is like a pad hitting a high stop on a rotor. but i will add fluid tomorrow to see if it goes away but I always thought that the power steering pump sounds like a whining sound when it runs low. :dunno: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Sounds like wheel bearings. Easy to replace on a 2WD, just pack them well. Better do it quickly too before you damage the spindle. Get a set of inner and outer bearings/races and the inner seals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ftpiercecracker1 Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 before you go and buy anything, first. . . 1. Jack up the front end of the ground and rotate the tires by hand and listen. 2. If you can hear the noise but can't pinpoint it, take the tires off 3. Once the tires are off continue rotating, listening and looking have you done a brake job recently? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guanaco.13 Posted February 3, 2012 Author Share Posted February 3, 2012 Sounds like wheel bearings. Easy to replace on a 2WD, just pack them well. Better do it quickly too before you damage the spindle. Get a set of inner and outer bearings/races and the inner seals. Any specific brands? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guanaco.13 Posted February 3, 2012 Author Share Posted February 3, 2012 before you go and buy anything, first. . .1. Jack up the front end of the ground and rotate the tires by hand and listen. 2. If you can hear the noise but can't pinpoint it, take the tires off 3. Once the tires are off continue rotating, listening and looking have you done a brake job recently? I have already done those steps but I didn't here the noise this is what has me stumped and yes it has new brake pads in front and the rotors are not new but they are still good. :dunno: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comanchero87 Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 axle U joint? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comanchero87 Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 oops drive shaft u joint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 have you done a brake job recently? I like the National wheel bearing kits from O'Reillys. http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detail/BCA0/A2.oap?year=1991&make=Jeep&model=Comanche&vi=1181775&ck=Search_wheel+bearings_C0055_1181775_1312&redirectkeyword=wheel+bearings&pt=C0055&ppt=C0337 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guanaco.13 Posted February 10, 2012 Author Share Posted February 10, 2012 I found the noise it was a shot wheel bearing on the passenger side :wrench: good as new Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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