How much play should there be on the front rotors forward and backward between the studs and holes

2001 FORD EXPEDITION
160,000 MILES
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USCHAZ1
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grinding/clicking noise varies with speed, only present in drive and at slow speeds (5 to 20 mph)
Nov 11, 2011 at 3:42 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Mike the brake rotor if its within specs-you sure its not coming from the wheel bearings
Nov 11, 2011 at 3:56 AM
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KHLOW2008
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When the wheel lug nuts are correctly torqued, the stud to rotor clearance does not matter as the rotor would be fixed.


Nov 11, 2011 at 4:01 AM
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