Front right wheel

Tiny
MADWELLS27
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  • 1999 NISSAN MAXIMA
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My front right wheel is making a metal on metal waawaawaa noise. The noise ceases when I press the gas pedal. Have new brakes & rotor. Wondering if my caliper could be sticking?
Wednesday, May 18th, 2011 AT 1:18 PM

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Tiny
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Caliper sticking is a good bet. Remove caliper and check slide bolts.
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Wednesday, May 18th, 2011 AT 1:19 PM
Tiny
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If the brakes were recently replaced, check the backing plate. Ensure it is not too close to the rotor. When performing the brake job, the plate could have been disturbed.

Use a screw driver to push the plate away from the rotor to resolve the problem if it is the cause.
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Wednesday, May 18th, 2011 AT 1:22 PM
Tiny
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Wow. Thanks y'all. That was fast. I've never done anything except change a tire, oil, and a tune up. This will be interesting. Lol thank y'all again for swift possibilities. :)
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Wednesday, May 18th, 2011 AT 1:27 PM
Tiny
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You're welcome.

Have a nice day.
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Wednesday, May 18th, 2011 AT 1:32 PM

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