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Old 10-20-2009 | 05:10 AM
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Front wheels grinding (both)

As the topic states, Both my front wheels are grinding, this only happens when i turn, i get a rotating grinding noise, It sounds like the rotors hitting the dust shields, but it only does it when i turn either direction, This started to happen only After i replaced both CV axles, Is it possible for the rotors to flex and hit when i turn, I have Brembo sport drilled rotors, Or is it because i dont have the axle nuts tight enough, i torqued to only 220 ft lbs i dont recall the exact spec.
Old 10-20-2009 | 05:16 AM
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When you changed your CV boot you probably bumped the dustshields/pulled them forward. Just bend them back a little bit and you'll be fine. Common problem.
Old 10-20-2009 | 05:35 AM
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I hope thats all it is, its weird that it only does it when i turn.
Old 10-20-2009 | 05:38 AM
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Yea, that happens.
Old 10-21-2009 | 07:21 AM
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Just found out that the Pass CV boot is toast. How much does it cost? Is it a DIY type project? I know aftermarket CV boots are not expensive, $150?
Old 10-21-2009 | 08:08 AM
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Get it from Raxles. I think it's between 150 and 200.
Old 10-21-2009 | 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by mandyfig
Just found out that the Pass CV boot is toast. How much does it cost? Is it a DIY type project? I know aftermarket CV boots are not expensive, $150?
The raxles are deffinitly better but if your on a budget you can get a reman one from Napa for like $60, that ow i did mine.
Old 10-21-2009 | 10:38 AM
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backing plates. just fixed mine too.
Old 10-21-2009 | 10:41 AM
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backing plates. just fixed mine too.
looks like a project after work then, iam at work now so ill do it later.
Old 10-21-2009 | 03:55 PM
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mine did the same thing, turned out it was the wheel bearing. Thats a garage bill unless you have access to a press.
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