Brake rotor noise

2006 FORD F-150
175,000 MILES • 4.6L • V8 • RWD • AUTOMATIC
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WILL REY
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What is it when you lift the front of your truck, and you spin the tire a full rotation and only about half of the rotation will make a sound like its rubbing on the pads. I then removed the tire and spun the rotor itself and it still made the sound every time it passed the same spot. If i drive slowly you can also notice a noise almost sounds like rubber every time the wheel makes one full rotation. I was thinking run out but i heard that is only when you apply the brakes. also, my steering wheel shakes or vibrates a bit at around 60-80 mph.
Jun 4, 2017 at 7:52 PM
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JIS001
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That does sound like the rotors are warped if they shake when braking. Have the rotors resurfaced or replaced first.
Jun 4, 2017 at 8:22 PM
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