2003 Ford Explorer Rubbing noise drivers side

2003 FORD EXPLORER
115,000 MILES • 4.0L • V6 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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JEFF21
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There is a rubbing noise coming from my front drivers side. It doesn't change when I turn the wheel in anyway. It gets louder when I hit the brakes then goes away. It starts back up again when accelerating but not till I get to speeds above 30MPH or so. It also doesn't happen all the time. I have replaced the wheel bearing on that side. I changed the front brakes, well at least on that side I did, I wasn't able to change the other side yet (passenger side) because one of my Wheel Nuts is stripped and I can't get it off. I am going to try and get the nut off this weekend to changed the front passenger side. Any ideas on what the noise is?
Aug 15, 2014 at 9:07 AM
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HMAC300
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check to see if the dust shield on brakes is hitting against a rotor etc also check axle shaft
Aug 15, 2014 at 10:37 AM
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JEFF21
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Thanks I will give that a shot. Check the axle shaft for any debris you mean?
Aug 15, 2014 at 11:53 AM
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HMAC300
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debris or maybe rust caught in between shaft and spindle, broken boots and rust on rotor
Aug 15, 2014 at 12:25 PM