Scraping rotational noise from wheels? Louder when towing boat.

[Idledrummer]

I noticed a rotational scraping noise. I think it is coming from front wheels. Almost like if my brake pads clips were touching the rotor. I first noticed towing my boat, it was loud enough to hear it While driving on the city streets. i drove in circles on the cul-de-sac without towing, and the noise is much quieter, but still there. Bought this truck used, never done any work.

any tips where to start?

 

[NCRaineman]

How many miles?

Start by checking the brake pads. If you bought the truck used and the stock pads are still on there it may be time to change them.

If your mileage is higher it may be a wheel bearing that needs replacing.

 

[Dodge 1500 4X4]

I would start with checking the front brakes, maybe the previous owner didn't tighten the caliper, put the pads on backwards, the calipers upside down (you'll be able to tell if the bleeder screw is on the bottom) something is hitting on the inside of the wheel, I had a good one the hammer on wheel weight was moving around on the wheel.

 

[RJL1]

Could be the dust shield is hitting the rotor as well.

Happened to me.

 

[Idledrummer]

How many miles?

Start by checking the brake pads. If you bought the truck used and the stock pads are still on there it may be time to change them.

If your mileage is higher it may be a wheel bearing that needs replacing.

I have 69000 miles. will Do that. Thank you!

 

[Idledrummer]

Could be the dust shield is hitting the rotor as well.

Happened to me.

Humm, good point. It happened to my Subaru once. Thanks!

 

[Idledrummer]

I would start with checking the front brakes, maybe the previous owner didn't tighten the caliper, put the pads on backwards, the calipers upside down (you'll be able to tell if the bleeder screw is on the bottom) something is hitting on the inside of the wheel, I had a good one the hammer on wheel weight was moving around on the wheel.

Thank you! The previous owner paid a local gas station shop for any work. Very possible. Just hope it is not some major problem.

 

[pacu44]

wheel bearing...

 

[indept]

Start by looking underneath. Check all 4 wheels and drive shaft ( or shafts if it's 4wd)for loose wheel well liner or trash, sticks or other debri like a mattress.

 

[Idledrummer]

wheel bearing...

I hope not…

 

[Spree]

I just replaced both front hub and wheel bearings assembly's on my truck recently because of the noise your describing. I also went with another front end alignment. She's quite now.

 

[Idledrummer]

I started to disassemble the rear brake to take a better look, but the amount of rust stopped me. the Parking brake cable is sagging, and it maybe the Brake shoes are not retracting properly. S it time to replace some of this hardware? Or just clean and lube it?

 

[18CrewDually]

Yeah, you got rust. I'd have to do a complete tear down removing the rotors. With that much rust your parking brake shoes may be needing replacement too.

 

[Idledrummer]

Yeah, you got rust. I'd have to do a complete tear down removing the rotors. With that much rust your parking brake shoes may be needing replacement too.

Yes, that is what I am thinking. Both sides. Any brand recommended? Or stick with Mopar?

 

[Rebel4Mo]

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I started to disassemble the rear brake to take a better look, but the amount of rust stopped me. the Parking brake cable is sagging, and it maybe the Brake shoes are not retracting properly. S it time to replace some of this hardware? Or just clean and lube it?

That rust is severe!
Even the axle tube flange is beyond repair.I imaging the rest of the truck is a rust bucket!
I would replace the truck before throwing money at it.

 

[18CrewDually]

Yes, that is what I am thinking. Both sides. Any brand recommended? Or stick with Mopar?

Personally I use Napa brake components but I have an account there and oem parts are not convenient to obtain. But alot of people recommend oem pads.

 

[18CrewDually]

That rust is severe!
Even the axle tube flange is beyond repair.I imaging the rest of the truck is a rust bucket!
I would replace the truck before throwing money at it.

Beyond repair? Not quite. That really isn't that bad for the area he's in. A Harbor Frieight Needle Scaler would clean that right up. Seen alot worse in the north east. I would replace the backing plate too while I'm there. Pretty common for them to rust out on all trucks.

 

[Idledrummer]

Yeah, you got rust. I'd have to do a complete tear down removing the rotors. With that much rust your parking brake shoes may be needing replacement to

 

[Idledrummer]

That rust is severe!
Even the axle tube flange is beyond repair.I imaging the rest of the truck is a rust bucket!
I would replace the truck before throwing money at it.

Funny you say that. Yesterday I went to a body shop to get a quote on replacing inner rocker panels due to rust, and his answer was ”You better sell this truck”. Sadly, I just bought it last year, only use it to launch my boat.

 

[18CrewDually]

Funny you say that. Yesterday I went to a body shop to get a quote on replacing inner rocker panels due to rust, and his answer was ”You better sell this truck”. Sadly, I just bought it last year, only use it to launch my boat.

That's why I don't drive my 18 in the salty brine winter months. Sad what the chemicals do to vehicles.