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Old Sep 28, 2005 | 08:16 AM
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Grinding problem, help please

I just picked up some 2003 wrx stock wheels/tires and threw them on my 96 L. I upgraded the brake setup up front so I had to go with 16s or better. Anyways, I just noticed last night that there is a grinding when I drive, only from like 15mph+ I can't find where it's coming from. I've check both wheels and I know that the calipers clear, I'm pretty sure my brakes are ok and I'm clueless....

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Old Sep 28, 2005 | 10:25 AM
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hey no worries, I figured it out, thank you all for the help!
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What turned out to be the cause of the grinding sound?

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Old Oct 1, 2005 | 07:18 AM
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Well, I have Goodrich SS brake lines, and some how one of the lines get stuck inside my wheel and was pushing against the inner rim...made it sound like a caliper was dragging or something.
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And your brake lines are okay? They're not too far damaged to be using?
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Oh no. I only went about 20 miles on them and they were only slightly rubbing up against the wheel. nothing bad at all. But if I lose my front left and rear right brake, I'll know why lol

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Well, I have Goodrich SS brake lines, and some how one of the lines get stuck inside my wheel and was pushing against the inner rim...made it sound like a caliper was dragging or something.
I'm glad it turned out to be something simple to fix.

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