.... maybe excessive play in wheel bearings causes the lip of drum to rub on the backing plate? I don't recall feeling any real amount of axial play at driver side wheel. I did a trailing arm R&R not long ago but can't see how removing-installing the hub assembly would make any difference. I"m beginning to think that makers of aftermarket parts may redesign things a little due to customer input. IF that's true, one thing affects another. If company A doesn't talk to company B ..... Neil.
On 5/26/16, Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > Yes. That does look like the drum is rubbing a little on the backing plate. > I knew the drum was contacting the plug but.....
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