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Old Apr 7, 2024 | 04:46 PM
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Here's the problem; the other day, I started hearing rubbing noises coming from the front passenger wheel that would become more and less frequent, depending on the speed I was driving. Today, the brakes became very mushy, and I tore off the wheel to see what was going on. I noticed that the rotor was very loose, I checked the parts of the suspension that were accessible from the wheel well, and the tie rod, but I did not notice anything that was loose. Please help!

Edit: I forgot to mention that I have (ABS) and BAS ESP lights on my dash as well
 

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Old Apr 7, 2024 | 04:50 PM
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Sounds like you need new brake pads and probably rotors.
 
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Old Apr 8, 2024 | 12:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Tadao
Here's the problem; the other day, I started hearing rubbing noises coming from the front passenger wheel that would become more and less frequent, depending on the speed I was driving. Today, the brakes became very mushy, and I tore off the wheel to see what was going on. I noticed that the rotor was very loose, I checked the parts of the suspension that were accessible from the wheel well, and the tie rod, but I did not notice anything that was loose. Please help!

Edit: I forgot to mention that I have (ABS) and BAS ESP lights on my dash as well
Did you take the caliper off? If not take the caliper off and bolt the wheel bolts back on to the rotor, make them tight. (you don't have to torque to specs, just tight so the rotor is firm against the spindle).
Then grab the rotor and shake it with your hands at the 12 o'clock and 6 O'clock positions. Then shake it with your hands at the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions. If it's loose it could be a bad ball joint, or other suspension component.
Spin the rotor and listen for any grinding noises. That would indicate a bad wheel bearing.
Also check the piston inside the caliper to see if there's any wetness around the seal. Check the brake hoses and lines for wetness, cracks etc.. Also check the rotor for wear marks and check the thickness of your brake pads.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2024 | 08:01 AM
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How, Is everything going now?
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Old Apr 29, 2024 | 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Tadao
Here's the problem; the other day, I started hearing rubbing noises coming from the front passenger wheel that would become more and less frequent, depending on the speed I was driving. Today, the brakes became very mushy, and I tore off the wheel to see what was going on. I noticed that the rotor was very loose, I checked the parts of the suspension that were accessible from the wheel well, and the tie rod, but I did not notice anything that was loose. Please help!

Edit: I forgot to mention that I have (ABS) and BAS ESP lights on my dash as well
This guy likes to start threads, but doesn't follow through or come back with solution.
 
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Old Apr 29, 2024 | 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by zip439
This guy likes to start threads, but doesn't follow through or come back with solution.
I can't stand that! Are we supposed to be like The Amazing Kreskin?
 
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