Bad Bearings?

JohnnyG · 04-10-2002, 01:00 PM

I get this half grinding, half droning noise from the rear of the car kinda as if the bearings were going out. But there's a catch... i hear it when i'm accellerating and coasting, but it goes away when I'm braking. I haven't had a chance yet to look under the car, but do you think it may just be a simple brake drum adjustment? Or do you think it's something that needs immediate attention?
Thanks
John

PKRWUD · 04-12-2002, 04:44 AM

Jack up the back of the car, put it in neutral, and spin the tires by hand. Odds are you'll locate the problem right away. My guess would be a broken spring in one of the rear drums. They should always be replaced at the same time as the shoes, so if they're original, it's even more likely.

Take care,
-Chris

04-10-2002, 01:00 PM	#1
JohnnyG Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Baltimore, MD USA Posts: 105	Bad Bearings? I get this half grinding, half droning noise from the rear of the car kinda as if the bearings were going out. But there's a catch... i hear it when i'm accellerating and coasting, but it goes away when I'm braking. I haven't had a chance yet to look under the car, but do you think it may just be a simple brake drum adjustment? Or do you think it's something that needs immediate attention? Thanks John __________________ 1991 GT Vert- Black/Black/Black Exhaust, Tremec, Tri-Ax, Centerforce Dual Friction, 3.73's, Rear Seat Delete MM Road & Track Kit PBR 5-Lug Brakes Cobra R's w/ 255 Rubber Rice Hater's Club #60

04-12-2002, 04:44 AM	#2
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	Jack up the back of the car, put it in neutral, and spin the tires by hand. Odds are you'll locate the problem right away. My guess would be a broken spring in one of the rear drums. They should always be replaced at the same time as the shoes, so if they're original, it's even more likely. Take care, -Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

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