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Old 20th March 2013, 15:01   #1
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fitted Vtr alloys to my flat arch around 3 weeks ago no sounds or rubbing but now ive got a sort of grinding noise from the back left when i let off the trottle but only over 30mph
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Old 20th March 2013, 15:05   #2
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take the wheel off & see if there are any rubbing marks mate.
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yeah will do that when i get home just strange that it only happens when slowing down
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could be wheel bearing?, jack it up wobble the wheel top & bottom see if theres play(dont loosen bolts tho or itl wobble lol) then have look if its rubbing.
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yeah was thinking it could be the bearing
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have look mate, let me know how it goes.
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could be wheel bearing?, jack it up wobble the wheel top & bottom see if theres play(dont loosen bolts tho or itl wobble lol) then have look if its rubbing.
If it wobbles, it would mean you need a new axel with it being from the rear..
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you've taken one off...
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