Scraping sound coming from the front passenger side tire?

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CJVCAP
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While driving I noticed my car was making a scraping sound from the front passenger tire and it would feel like I’m hitting a bump every once in a while. I also looked at the wheelhouse for that tire and noticed liquid around it. I have no idea what could be causing this.
Mar 25, 2023 at 10:30 PM
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It sounds like a caliper mounting bolt has come loose and is missing, I would raise the car and remove the tire to inspect it, you might need a rebuilt caliper with now mounting bolts. Read through both first before you begin.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/jack-up-and-lift-your-car-safely

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/wheel-removal-and-re-installation

Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem so we can see what's going on.
Mar 26, 2023 at 6:57 PM
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