Rear wheel locked up

Tiny
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  • 2011 TOYOTA
  • 2.5L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 120,000 MILES
Rear wheel on passenger side brake making a loud grinding noise. Rear tire passenger side locked up I have no idea what the problem could be. Scion XB.
Saturday, June 10th, 2017 AT 5:11 PM

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Tiny
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I cannot find any information on that vehicle.

So that makes it difficult to see what kind of things might be involved.

In general. I would remove the wheel, inspect the brakes and inspect the wheel bearings.

Just to show you an easy fix I experienced with a Dodge Neon, the passenger rear wheel was locked up. Beings that it is front wheel drive, I drove (and dragged the rear wheel) out of the grass and onto the driveway. (See the drag marks in my pictures)

I removed the rear drum (it has drum brakes on the rear) and discovered the "glued on" brake lining had come loose, slid around and was now binding up.

No damage was done and replacing the shoes (on both sides) was an easy fix.

This may not be your problem. Let us know what you do find!

See my pictures below

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Sunday, June 11th, 2017 AT 9:54 AM
Tiny
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The problem was that we needed a new calliper and rotor on that side also changed the brake pad.
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Monday, June 12th, 2017 AT 7:29 AM
Tiny
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Glad to hear it wasn't too severe!

Always change your pads as sets.

Be sure you come back to see us or send others.

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Monday, June 12th, 2017 AT 4:26 PM

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