Scraping Noise related to wheel turning

1991 BMW 318I
110,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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JOE WROBLEWSKI
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New problem. Car was run but not moved for about 2 months.
When I move the car either forward or backward there is a noise which is much louder inside than outside that seems to be timed with the full turn of the wheels. I think it's coming from the rear passenger wheel area; but, I'm not certain of that at all. My wife couldn't hear where it was coming from. She was standing on the passenger side of the car roughly between the two passenger side doors.
I didn't see or feel anything obvious causing the noise in the back two wheel wells.
Where Do I Start?
Jan 29, 2011 at 4:09 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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Sitting that long can have rust on the discs, assorted other issues as well.
Jan 29, 2011 at 5:01 PM
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RASMATAZ
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If it wasn't doing that before you parked it for that long period of time-open it up and investigate-Doc could be right rusty discs/other stuffs -hit it hard with a brake kleen cleaner. Don't work bring it in and get checked out-you don't want anything to come apart while doing 60mph. The brake system is the most dangerous subsystem of the vehicle. If in doubt-seek help
Jan 30, 2011 at 2:49 AM
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DOCHAGERTY
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Good advice Ras, I agree.
Jan 30, 2011 at 6:39 AM
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