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Wheel bearing? High pitch noises

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Chrissteffen599, Oct 1, 2014.

  1. Oct 1, 2014 at 10:45 PM
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    Chrissteffen599

    Chrissteffen599 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    For the past couple weeks, I have been getting a high pitch ticking or clicking noise coming from on of my wheels as it rotates. Does anybody have any opinions on what it could be and how it can be fixed? I have heard the possibility of it being the wheel bearing.
     
  2. Oct 1, 2014 at 11:44 PM
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    Darryle

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    Do you have spacers installed?
     
  3. Oct 2, 2014 at 5:23 AM
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    Sure do /: but that's changing in about 3 weeks. Full OME setup on the way! Would the spacer kit be the culprit?
     
  4. Oct 2, 2014 at 7:28 AM
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    Darryle

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    Others have reported that they get a clicking noise when they install their spacers
     
  5. Oct 2, 2014 at 7:33 AM
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    BamaToy1997

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    Check to be sure that the rotor is not contacting the backing shield. Also check that the caliper bolts and bracket bolts are tight.
     
  6. Oct 2, 2014 at 12:15 PM
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    I believe he meant wheel spacers, not a spacer lift. Unless I misunderstood you.
     
  7. Oct 9, 2014 at 9:59 AM
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    Will wheel spacers frm 3/4"-+1.5" cause problems if so what kind?and how soon anyone :)
     
  8. Oct 9, 2014 at 10:05 AM
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    I also have wheel spacers that are pretty thin up front and have recently been hearing a high pitch squealing sound sound from my front drivers side wheel. It goes away when I touch the breaks but then comes right back when I let off the pedal. I'm trying to figure out if I need a brake job(new pads & resurface the rotors) or if I need to replace the wheel bearing. Hopefully it's not a combo of both.
     
  9. Oct 9, 2014 at 12:44 PM
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