Moonshine

So my brakes just began to squeak the other day. Just ordered some new rotors and pads. Whatev.

Here's the Q. I've been noticing a low moan just when I begin to roll for about 2-3 revolutions of the wheel. Could this be a wheel bearing? I have suspected that my right wheel bearing needs replacing ever since I got an alignment and it still pulls some to the right. Also a wheel bearing symptom?

The low moan is really bothering me. Should I just do both inner and outter bearings while I've got the rotor off?

There's no vibration or squealing really coming from the front axle. Just the pulling to the right and low moan from a stop.

Anyone experienced anything similar?

I'll probably end up doing the bearings as well but I just wanted to get some input.

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Also, if the wheel doesn't budge when I jerk it around while the car is in the air that probably means the rod ends are good yah?

Thanks in advance!

WhiteFoxGT

tie rod ends will move on side to side tire movement. The front end doesnt have "inner and outer" bearings. Its a sealed hub bolted in with a big *** nut. When you go to replace it, you must make sure the new nut is TIGHT!!! like 240ftlbs

Moonshine

So do you think the sound is the bearing?

240lbs?! ****. My wrench only goes to 140

WhiteFoxGT

I have no clue, I cant hear it personally so thats about as far as I can tell you. If its not the caliper dragging, then it has to be the wheel bearing. Make sure the backing plate isnt rubbing either