1992 Ford Crown Victoria Making Noise - Chassis, Suspension & Steering

Question: Rotors are grinding a groove in the brake housing, could this be the bearings are bad, the hub feels tight, already changed pads and rotors.

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Technican: When you say the brake housing, is that the caliper? If so, make sure everthing is lined up and that the bushings on the caliper are still good. Many Fords have plastic-like caliper bushings that can wear. If the bushings are good and the front bearings are good and properly adjusted, all should be well. Tyler

Owner: I am pretty sure the bearing is ok, seems tight but should I take the hub off and check it anyway? If I need to replace the bushing, should I replace the caliper?

Technican: Remove the caliper and support it with some wire. Don't dangle it on the brake hose. If the hub is the standard roller bearing, remove the cap, cotter pin and adjust. (tighten the nut to about 12 foot pounds and them back off and snug loosely. Replace cotter pin! There should be just a hair of freeplay. If the bearing is a sealed unit, (I don't think so) there is no adjustment. Now, inspect the caliper for leaks. Then get some new bushings(a hardware kit from NAPA or auto zone usually contains the bushings or sleeves)(some can be pruchased separately from Ford. Put the new bushings in the caliper. Install the caliper. Make sure the pads are proprly seated. Everything should be lined up. Believe it or not, sometimes a caliper can be misinstalled. Take care and things should be OK. You may have a friend who has done this before. Don't be afraid to ask. Tyler

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