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I have a rubbing sound coming from my left side (passanger side). Unsure of what this is. I do not think that its coming from the brakes because it happens even if I don't press down on the breaks. Does anyone know what this could be???

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Welcome to the forum. Can you clarify? Cyclic or steady? In motion only or parked too? Suspension or engine? Turning or straight or both? No change at all when you hit the brakes? Front or back? Which engine? Metal on metal or no?
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Re: 1999 Voyager

This is happening when car is in motion. Sounds like metal on metal... just like a rubbing or grinding sound. Sorry I don't know much about cars. There is really no change when you are turning but stops when you are not in motion. Hope that helps some
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Re: 1999 Voyager

Not in motion eliminates anything driven by the serpentine drivebelt ie, alternator,A/C compressor, power steering pump, water pump. Now the driveline is the most likely source, ie transmission, drive axles, wheel bearings. I still wouldn't count the brakes out.

First thing to do is put it in neutral, apply the parking brake, block the rear wheels, jack the passenger side front wheel off the ground and set the frame on a jackstand. Spin the wheel and listen for your grinding. Now grab the wheel and try to wiggle it from side to side and top to bottom. If you hear grinding/knocking and or the wheel wiggles it's a good bet the wheel bearings are shot. You'll need a new wheel hub/bearing assembly (about $100 + labor). Remove the wheel and look for circular gouges in the metal around the brake rotor (1 foot + shinny metal disk) and check the thickness of the brake pads. Gouges and thin pads mean a probable rotor replacement (both sides) and brake job (about $200 with labor).

If you see nothing wrong it's time for the experts to look at it and there's a good chance that's not your dealership. Nothing is a sure bet but, usually family owned shops and good reputations go hand in hand. I moved recently and was looking for a good shop. I walked into one and found a teenage girl at the front desk. I asked for the owner and she said, "my Dad is busy in the garage". Music to my ears. These shops live by their reputation and word of mouth and little else. They don't have a corporation to fall back on so they are more inclined to do the job right the first time or give you good advise.

I like pictures: http://www.autozone.com/servlet/UiBr...3d801a4886.jsp See figure 4 for a clear picture of a hub assembly. It's in his hand.

Here's brake info: http://www.autozone.com/servlet/UiBr...3d801a4b60.jsp
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Re: 1999 Voyager

I had the same problem on my Voyager. Turns out it was bad rear wheel bearings. Both sides were worn out. It cost me about $600 to replace the set.
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Re: 1999 Voyager

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I had the same problem on my Voyager. Turns out it was bad rear wheel bearings. Both sides were worn out. It cost me about $600 to replace the set.
My right one costed $226 but I am so glad that I got it fixed. Mechanic said it the really really bad
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