New rotors and pads, now a minor problem.

[Redrig]

I searched and found most of my answer but heres the deal. When I first drove it it had the loud tire cupping noise, after a mile or so that went away but I still have the wheel bearing drag noise. When I turn the wheel to the right it goes away so I know it should be the bearings. My question is it didnt do it before the brake job, they are the old bearings and I repacked them. So why does it do it now? Could it be I didnt put something together right or maybe the old bearing isnt fitting the rotor correctly. I didnt think to get new bearings when I was there and they closed and id hate to go thru it again with new bearings and it still do it.
Sorry for posting something that has been answered before, but it didnt do it before and thats what has me puzzled.

 

[mrboyle]

Are you sure it isn't a backing plate rubbing? Also, you might want to recheck the preload on the wheel bearings.

 

[Redrig]

I pulled the wheel and the auto hub back off and did a visual check and didnt see anything. I will check the backing plate tomorrow. When you say preload do you mean how tight the bolt is that tightens the wheel bearing? If so does it sound like it would need to be loosened or tightened. I dont have anyway to check the torgue on it.

 

[Albino 94LTD]

You should torque the nut to 70 ft/lbs while you turn the rotor, then back off 1/4 turn, then re torque to 16 ft/lbs. This is somewhat important so you don't burn up the bearings or your spindle.

It's worth getting the correct tools to do the job right.

Good luck

 

[Redrig]

Yeah, I know what you mean. What I meant was so I could check it tomorrow untill i can get the right tool. I had the adjustable horseshoe type tool to remove the nut but not the socket so I could check the torque. I guess it wont hurt to drive it like it is for a few miles tomorrow.