Grinding noise?

Tiny
JOEYSRAM
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I have excess brown looking residue on rear left wheel on my 06 ram 1500, it makes a crunhing/grinding type noise, what could be some problems. Ie. Is it gonna cost me? New 20" Ruffino rims and SUNNY brand tires. Sound has just started suddenly. No early warning signs. Only on tire specified. Residue is sticky and hard to clean off. Sound occurs more when braking at lower speeds.
Tuesday, January 24th, 2012 AT 7:27 PM

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Tiny
PROAUTOTECH
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Hard to say, but I would guess from the descrption that the brakes are gone or axle seal is leaking. If you clean it off, does it reappear?
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Wednesday, January 25th, 2012 AT 1:13 AM
Tiny
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Why does my engine make a grinding noise right at the end of shutting off engine?
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Thursday, January 9th, 2020 AT 12:15 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Nature of the beast. To me it sounds like it's related to the really high compression in diesel engines. If you watch it, you'll see it shakes quite a bit when it is turned off.
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Thursday, January 9th, 2020 AT 12:15 PM (Merged)
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When I drive it sounds like something is grinding. It just started and it sounds like its in the wheel since it scrubs fast when driving and slows down when I'm stopping. It sounds like a stick is lodged under the truck but it's not. Also, it looks like there was a lot of fluid that came out of the piece in front of the axle when looking at it from the front.
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Thursday, January 9th, 2020 AT 12:15 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Have you had to add brake fluid reciently? Also, have you checked the front differential fluid?

Also, check to make sure the backing plate behind the brake rotors isn't rusted or bent and rubbing the rotor. Finally, if you have a fluid leak, we need to know what it is. Check it out and let me know what you find.

Joe
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Thursday, January 9th, 2020 AT 12:15 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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I have grinding sound from the rear wheel even in neutral when going down the hill? Dodge ram 1500 pick up, when in 4xD noise stops? Can anyone help
I have new rotors and brake pads
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Thursday, January 9th, 2020 AT 12:15 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Check Ujoints and center support bearing on driveshaft if you have one. Also check wheel bearings.
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Thursday, January 9th, 2020 AT 12:15 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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It may be front whee, l the rear looks good,
it is making noise even in neutral going down the hill, but if I shift in 4 wheel
drive the noise is gone?
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Thursday, January 9th, 2020 AT 12:15 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Check wheel bearings and axle in front then it could be one of the ujoint there as well or abearing going out then when under load it quiets down
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Thursday, January 9th, 2020 AT 12:15 PM (Merged)
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What would cause a grinding noise while only turning right? Thanks!
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Thursday, January 9th, 2020 AT 12:15 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Hi:
Make sure the brakes are good. Also, check for play in the hub bearings.

Let me know what you find.

Joe
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Thursday, January 9th, 2020 AT 12:15 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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There is no noise when I brake. Only when I turn right while driving.
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Thursday, January 9th, 2020 AT 12:15 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Lift the vehicle and check for play in the hub bearings. Let me know what you find.

Joe
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Thursday, January 9th, 2020 AT 12:15 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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My truck runs great, but when your going about 45 MPH down the road and give it a little gas it makes a noise like a starter engaging when the engine is running and goes away when you let off the gas or floor it. Anyone have any ideas?
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Thursday, January 9th, 2020 AT 12:15 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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That is an interesting one. Have you checked fluids in the differentials and the transfer case? I also need to know if you checked for play at the ends of the driveshaft where the yokes go into the differential and transfer case for play. Finally, does the sound go away if you are using 4wd?
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Thursday, January 9th, 2020 AT 12:15 PM (Merged)

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