Rear-end noise

1996 CHRYSLER CIRRUS
85,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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My 1996 Chrysler Cirrus LX is making a grinding noise in the rear end, especially around turns. It now is grinding all the time, but gets louder around turns. What is wrong with it?
Jul 23, 2011 at 3:22 PM
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If the car has to be moving to hear the noise, there's only two possibilities. A noisy wheel bearing or brake noise. The brake linings could be worn down and grinding metal-on-metal, or there could be rust buildup. A brake inspection should identify the cause.
Jul 23, 2011 at 8:08 PM
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