08-12-2013, 07:46 PM | #1 |
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Grinding noise
When taking a sweeping turn in my"29 Sport Coupe I hear a metal against metal rubbing noise, only when there is a lateral force, never when driving in a straight line. Sounds like the brake drum against the backing plate or against the brake shoe. Could the axle nut be not tight enough. I torqued it to 125 ft/lb.
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08-12-2013, 07:56 PM | #2 |
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Re: Grinding noise
It sounds like your rear drum(s) are rubbing against the backing plate as you suggest. A simple fix is to install an axle shim(s) on the end of the axles. They can be purchased or better yet, you can make them yourself from a tin can!
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08-12-2013, 08:20 PM | #3 |
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Re: Grinding noise
If it's the front could be loose bearings.
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08-13-2013, 07:20 AM | #4 |
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Re: Grinding noise
I would remove the rear brake drums and see what's scraping. Bert's gave me a brake drum when I was there buying parts. The inside has a groove almost worn through to the outside of the drum. This was caused by the parking brake rubbing on the brake drum.
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08-13-2013, 07:59 AM | #5 |
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Re: Grinding noise
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