2001 Chrysler Sebring rubbing sound in the driver’s side front wheel area

Paul H’s question:

“I have a 2001 Chrysler Sebring LXi Convertible. I have a groaning/rubbing sound in the driver’s side front wheel area that seems to match the wheel rotation (at low speeds (5- 10 mph) I can hear individual groans, at high speeds just a constant sound). The sound is not present while accelerating, but picks back up as soon as I stop accelerating. There’s no sound when I’m not moving. It developed yesterday, and was pretty quiet. Today, it’s quite loud. I’ve driven around 10 miles total since I first heard the sound. It was raining today, if that’s relevant.”

Answer:

Odds are your front wheel bearing is wearing out. But, it might be something a whole lot cheaper, like a worn out brake pad. Pull the driver’s wheel off and check the brake pad thickness and the bracket hold down bolts to make sure they haven’t loosened up and allow the brake assembly to rub. If the brake looks fine, then the wheel bearing would be worn and need replacing. I’d assume this was the problem because brakes can wear and rub, but really only wheel bearings can make a groaning sound (other than people.)


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