Hi Avi
If your wheel bearings are in good condition but loose the rotor can contact
the calliper, causing a grinding noise, of course it could just be the
bearing failing also, either way inspection should precede future driving as
either could get expensive.
Graham.
2.5 PI MKII
Sprinted Dolomite
2000 MKI
Toledo
1300 Front Wheel Drive
http://www.triumph-iw.co.uk
----- Original Message -----
From: <A666K@aol.com>
To: <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, December 04, 2000 9:46 PM
Subject: Spit Mystery
>
> Hey All,
> I have encountered a Mystery noise in my Spit. When there is no engine
noise
> present and I turn I hear a metal grinding noise. It sounds just like
brake
> shoes riding on the rotors, but gets progressively louder as the lateral
load
> on the front end increases. Is this a sign of a part waiting to fail?
> comments? Thoughts!
> BTW, all the bushings are new poly, rotors and shoes have about 10k on
them
> (at least 1/2 life left on the shoes), trunions and joints were also done
> very recently.
> TIA,
> Avi
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