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Rear Wheel noise

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by uhfan1, Oct 19, 2019.

  1. Oct 19, 2019 at 2:45 PM
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    uhfan1

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    Howzit guys,
    My '04 Tacoma driver's side wheel is making a high-pitched squealing noise. It occurs in forward and reverse, and at very low speed as well as highway speed. What do you think this is? Brakes? Wheel bearing? It has 111000 miles on the original brakes so my guess is that, but I'm curious what the general consensus is.
     
  2. Oct 19, 2019 at 2:48 PM
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    Hey welcome to TW!

    What do your brakes and rotors look like?

    Did you lift the car and shake the wheel yet?

    Post pics if you are unsure of what you are looking at
     
  3. Oct 19, 2019 at 2:52 PM
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    I haven't done any of that yet, just started a week or so ago. I'm waiting for my parts to do a 3 in lift in the next couple of weeks so was going in there anyway. I guess I can try that tomorrow. Thanks.
     
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  4. Oct 19, 2019 at 2:54 PM
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    You're welcome. Doesn't hurt to check it out so you know what you're getting into.

    Hate to see ya install that lift and then be bummed that something else needs attention
     
  5. Oct 19, 2019 at 2:55 PM
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    Yeah, thanks! Was thinking the same thing, pocket is a little light currently, if you know what I mean.
     
  6. Oct 19, 2019 at 8:19 PM
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    lift the rear off the ground and see if the D/S wheel is as easy to spin as the P/S. Sometimes the rear shoe auto-adjuster over adjusts and maybe you are dragging that sides shoes. If this is the case you need to replace the brake spring hardware to prevent the over-adjusting issue.
     
  7. Oct 20, 2019 at 12:17 AM
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    Thanks Glamisman, Ill try that!
     

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