Noise from left wheel NEED HELP!!!!!

95,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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RON1111
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Hi I hear brakes grinding noise making turns even I m not applying brakes...noise is very low and goes away when I straight the streeing wheel and comes when i goes downhill or hit bump with turn....it comes few times not every time....

The sounds in other words is same as it comes when need brakes but here the problem is it comes when I m not braking and i

All fuilds are full and no leaking....
need help or advise to get troubleshoot.....

Waiting
worried owner
May 6, 2010 at 12:38 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi ron1111,

Check the front brake backing plates. I believe they are too close to the rotors and brushing against them while making turns.

Pushing them away from the rotor should solve the problem.
May 9, 2010 at 9:44 AM
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RON1111
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Thanks for the advise...
You were right my pads needs to be replaced...

You guys are great...
May 24, 2010 at 8:38 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Glad to know you have fixed the problem.

Have a nice day
May 24, 2010 at 9:01 AM
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