LMHmedchem
Elite Explorer
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- 2002 Explorer XLT v8
I have had a grinding sound for a while coming from the rear end. It is similar to the sound you get when apply the brakes and your pads are worn down, except the sound is constant. It seems like the sound is coming more from the left rear, so I have removed the left rear wheel and the brake pads still have a 1/4 inch or so. There is no scoring on the rotor. Trying to turn the wheel by hand is difficult and I get the grinding sound. I am not sure that the sound is coming from the brakes. The boots on both ends of the axle are intact and I had the oil in the differential replaced a couple of years ago.
I seem to think I should be able to slide the brake caliper back and forth a bit by hand, but it really won't move much. I am thinking of taking off the caliper and re-greasing the slide pins but I'm not sure that is what the issue is.
Thanks for any advice,
LMHmedchem
I seem to think I should be able to slide the brake caliper back and forth a bit by hand, but it really won't move much. I am thinking of taking off the caliper and re-greasing the slide pins but I'm not sure that is what the issue is.
Thanks for any advice,
LMHmedchem