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Rear rotor is very loose and tire sits at slight angle

Old Mar 11, 2013 | 07:37 PM
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Rear rotor is very loose and tire sits at slight angle

hey gang, I need some serious help!

Was changing rear passenger brake pads and when i went to put the tire back on i noticed that the rotor was very loose. I know the rotor needs to be replaced since its worn down beyond the point of having it turned. I figured it would be OK for at least another day or 2 but after i firmly tightened the lugnuts i can grab a hold of the tire and shake it and when there's weight on the tire it sits at a slight angle..I hope this is just because of the bad rotor or could it be something more?
Old Mar 11, 2013 | 09:25 PM
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your hub bearings are shot.
Old Mar 11, 2013 | 09:34 PM
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Yep, I replaced mine with a timken set, got the set for about $150. Install was pretty easy, the rear wheel hubs are held on by just 4 bolts that are accessed from behind. Added benefit, if you change the hubs you can keep the ABS problem at bay. That's actually why I changed my rear hubs in the first place
Old Mar 13, 2013 | 05:08 PM
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ya it's probably your worn rear rotor causing ****ed up tire issues, change the rotors. change your pads too.
Old Mar 14, 2013 | 08:55 AM
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Yeah I started to suspect the bearings after I posted. Sure enough it was shot to hell. Went ahead and replaced both rotors too while I was at it..Whole job cost me about $215..Good as new now.
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