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2003 Ford Explorer Rubbing noise drivers side

Tiny
JEFF21
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  • 2003 FORD EXPLORER
  • 4.0L
  • V6
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 115,000 MILES
There is a rubbing noise coming from my front drivers side. It doesn't change when I turn the wheel in anyway. It gets louder when I hit the brakes then goes away. It starts back up again when accelerating but not till I get to speeds above 30MPH or so. It also doesn't happen all the time. I have replaced the wheel bearing on that side. I changed the front brakes, well at least on that side I did, I wasn't able to change the other side yet (passenger side) because one of my Wheel Nuts is stripped and I can't get it off. I am going to try and get the nut off this weekend to changed the front passenger side. Any ideas on what the noise is?
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Friday, August 15th, 2014 AT 9:07 AM

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Tiny
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Check to see if the dust shield on brakes is hitting against a rotor etc also check axle shaft
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Friday, August 15th, 2014 AT 10:37 AM
Tiny
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Thanks I will give that a shot. Check the axle shaft for any debris you mean?
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Friday, August 15th, 2014 AT 11:53 AM
Tiny
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Debris or maybe rust caught in between shaft and spindle, broken boots and rust on rotor
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Friday, August 15th, 2014 AT 12:25 PM

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