grinding in front end

2004 CHEVROLET OPTRA
1 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JENNIFER MILLER
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I replaced the ball joints, rotors, and brakes. Still makes a grinding noise when driving under 20 mph. It sounds like metal on metal. Help please!
Jun 3, 2016 at 6:47 PM
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JENNIFER MILLER
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164,000 kl on car. The grinding is in front end.
Jun 3, 2016 at 6:48 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Have you checked to see if the wheel bearings are bad? Does the noise get louder or quieter when turning?
Jun 3, 2016 at 9:07 PM
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JENNIFER MILLER
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Fixed the problem was the rotor guard needed to to bend back...all is good now
Jun 7, 2016 at 4:25 AM
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