Metal on metal sound...

[96GTS]

I have a really annoying metal on metal sound that's coming from the front of the car. I thought it was a warped rotor, but after I changed all the pads and all 4 rotors the sound is still there. It only happens when the car is rolling along at a slow speed (around 15 mph). The only thing I can think of is the bearings in the hub, but would they make that sound? I checked, and the rims aren't rubbing against anything. It's kind of like having a flat spot in the tires, but instead of "thump...thump...thump" it's "screetch...screetch...screetch"

Any ideas?

 

[klamathpro]

Maybe it's not really coming from the front. I would jack the car on all fours and check for anything binding. Spin your wheels. Check for stuck e-brake cable. Or maybe something got stuck under your driveshaft.

 

[96GTS]

Hmmmm...my neighbor did mention that his cat was missing.

 

[dave6666]

I have plenty of ground cat recipes to share.

 

[GTS Dean]

Wheel bearing for sure. They're about $236 each from Dodge.

 

[96GTS]

GTS Dean,

Have you had this problem with your '96?

 

[REDSLED]

Dean is probably right. Check both front wheel bearings.