Drivers side grinding
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Drivers side grinding
Hello! Before we get started, I will probably say something dumb at some point. I have a 1964 f100 with mostly stock front end aside from an aftermarket disk break kit from speedway that I had a friend install around 4 1/2 years ago (part number 91031913).
The past week or two I have been noticing a grinding noise coming from the driver's side front wheel. Today I jacked the front end up and tried rocking the wheel by pushing in and out on the tire from the 12 and 6 o'clock position. There was a noticeable amount of play and an obvious *clunk* when doing so. My first thought was a bad wheel bearing, but another friend of mine believes it could be a tie rod or something aside from wheel bearings.
Are there any recommendations on how to narrow down the issue? Thanks in advance!
The past week or two I have been noticing a grinding noise coming from the driver's side front wheel. Today I jacked the front end up and tried rocking the wheel by pushing in and out on the tire from the 12 and 6 o'clock position. There was a noticeable amount of play and an obvious *clunk* when doing so. My first thought was a bad wheel bearing, but another friend of mine believes it could be a tie rod or something aside from wheel bearings.
Are there any recommendations on how to narrow down the issue? Thanks in advance!
Fleet Mechanic
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You could have a siezed wheel bearing. It will allow play in the wheel when jacked off the ground. If the grinding is only when you apply the brakes, the pads probably wore out and got metal to metal on the rotor. As far as tie rods, they won’t cause a grinding sound, but can allow play in the steering, control issues and uneven tire wear. Just jack it up...get jack stands underneath the frame and wiggle the steering linkage. There should be no play at all. At this point in time, your wheel bearings probably need service anyway. On old vehicles, they are often neglected and should be regreased periodically. If you don’t know how, have someone show you how to take them apart and service them. Its not difficult, and a bad wheel bearing will be easy to spot, as the grease will have turned black from the metal dust in it, and the bearing will be discolored from heat and probably pitted.
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You could have a siezed wheel bearing. It will allow play in the wheel when jacked off the ground. If the grinding is only when you apply the brakes, the pads probably wore out and got metal to metal on the rotor. As far as tie rods, they won’t cause a grinding sound, but can allow play in the steering, control issues and uneven tire wear. Just jack it up...get jack stands underneath the frame and wiggle the steering linkage. There should be no play at all. At this point in time, your wheel bearings probably need service anyway. On old vehicles, they are often neglected and should be regreased periodically. If you don’t know how, have someone show you how to take them apart and service them. Its not difficult, and a bad wheel bearing will be easy to spot, as the grease will have turned black from the metal dust in it, and the bearing will be discolored from heat and probably pitted.
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Here is the link to the instructions that come with the speedway disc brake kit
https://static.speedwaymotors.com/pdf/91031913.pdf
**At the very top, it states the following "This kit installs '79-'93 Ford F-100/F-150 or equivalent rotors and '71-'87 GM ½ Ton truck or equivalent calipers on 1957-1964 Ford F-100 spindles."
So, if your parts guy looks up an inner seal for a '79 F-150 rotor, you should be back in business.
HTH
James
https://static.speedwaymotors.com/pdf/91031913.pdf
**At the very top, it states the following "This kit installs '79-'93 Ford F-100/F-150 or equivalent rotors and '71-'87 GM ½ Ton truck or equivalent calipers on 1957-1964 Ford F-100 spindles."
So, if your parts guy looks up an inner seal for a '79 F-150 rotor, you should be back in business.
HTH
James
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I got everything put back together with new bearings and seals on both sides. I hadn’t realized how much noise and vibration the bearing had been causing until I went for a test drive.
Thanks again everyone!
CJ
Thanks again everyone!
CJ
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