In need of a peer review/confidence check on my 97' 80. I've got 131k on the clock and did a R&R on the front wheel bearings at 105k. ...So basically these
front passenger Koyo's have 26K on them. New spindle was installed at the same time.
About 50miles ago, I was getting what I perceived as a grinding noise that was barely audible to a moderate grinding noise, speed dependent. Initially I thought it might have been debris caught in the dust shield or a bent dust shield. Upon further inspection it is free and clear from the rotor. My next area to check was the brake pad, perhaps it was at the backing. The pad seems to be ok and no real scoring on the rotor. The grinding noise DOES seem to quiet a tiny bit when brake pressure is applied, but still there.
I don't have enough hours with these eyes to see if these bearings/spindle is still good. More concern is with the spindle as the bearings are already out and will be replaced. No felt ridges or lips on the spindle with my fingernail. Perhaps my pre-load was off? I did do the preload per fsm & 13lb fish scale method 26K miles ago upon install.
....Stumped. Need a little help if this seems familiar?
front passenger Koyo's have 26K on them. New spindle was installed at the same time.
About 50miles ago, I was getting what I perceived as a grinding noise that was barely audible to a moderate grinding noise, speed dependent. Initially I thought it might have been debris caught in the dust shield or a bent dust shield. Upon further inspection it is free and clear from the rotor. My next area to check was the brake pad, perhaps it was at the backing. The pad seems to be ok and no real scoring on the rotor. The grinding noise DOES seem to quiet a tiny bit when brake pressure is applied, but still there.
I don't have enough hours with these eyes to see if these bearings/spindle is still good. More concern is with the spindle as the bearings are already out and will be replaced. No felt ridges or lips on the spindle with my fingernail. Perhaps my pre-load was off? I did do the preload per fsm & 13lb fish scale method 26K miles ago upon install.
....Stumped. Need a little help if this seems familiar?
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