When I drive very slowly I can hear an intermittent noise from my rear passenger side brakes

2006 KIA SPECTRA
4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JSARP
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I drive a Kia Spectra. When I drive very slowly I can hear an intermittent noise from my rear passenger side brakes. I took the tire off and when I turn the rotor by hand it makes a noise at the same spot on the rotor like there is a high spot on the rotor. I had the rear rotors ground and put new brake pads on. The car still makes this sound when I turn the rotor by hand and when I drive slowly it makes a swoshing sound. At higher speeds I do not hear anything. What would cause this? Yesterday I noticed the tire was worn on the outside. May be coinsidence since this is the oldest tire on the car. Any ideas?
May 4, 2011 at 5:27 PM
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SQM
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Hello,

That noise could be from a bad wheel bearing on that side.
Wheel bearings can wear out and make noise as it rotates. It can also have a bad seal and that will allow dirt and debris to enter the bearing and make noise as well.

Here is a helpful guide:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/bearing-hub-replacement

I have attached diagrams for your reference.

Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you.
Oct 22, 2021 at 9:09 AM
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