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Old 10-24-2003, 11:17 PM   #23
jawzforlife
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My 1990 does not have ABS, and the parts guys didnt give me any ABS stuff so we can count that out.

When I look at the spindal were the bearings sit, there isnt any deffinate ware like groves, but you can tell that is were they sit beacuse it is a slightly blacker color. Does this mean the bearings are slipping on the spindal (this is something I've thought all along, but dont know a way to test your prove this theory)??

And now I have good news (or is it bad news)
When I take the wheel/tire off, than the caliper/brakepads off, and spin the rotor by hand, I dont hear anything sound like I use to. But it still sqeaks when I drive.

Also I found out that my front end stearing zerks (spelling?) have not been greased lately. I thought they did it with my oil, but I guess not. Could this have caused a problem. I dont think it did, because the squeak didnt happen until the rotor switch, but you never know. I'm just looking at some other angles here. P.S. I did re-grease the zerks.

**So could the black spots on the spindal where the bearings sit indicate that the bearings are slipping??

**Is the any way to drive without the caliper/brakebads on to make sure the noise isnt comming from the brake pads arnt rubbing on the rotor. I dont think this is the problem, but it would be nice to know for sure. I'm not talking about a 10 mile drive, I can hear the noise by the time i get 10 feet away from my house.

I didnt have time to take the backing plate of today, But I'll try this weekend.
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