mouab18c1

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My gsr has a squeeking or grinding noise coming from my back tires when turning or backing out even without stepping on my brakes. Im wondering if its just my brake pads, rotors or is it possible to be wheel bearings? any input would be great so i have an idea what to look for when i take it apart

Targa250R

Probably just needs rear pads. The noise is likely caused by the squealer tabs contacting the rotors. Pull the rear wheels off and check it out. Hopefully the backing plates haven't gotten into the rotors.

mouab18c1

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i hear too many stories......i replaced my pads not too long ago i can see my pads with my wheels on and they look fairly thick...but i guess i could start from there and hoping thats the problem

Targa250R

Could be a dust shield rubbing, or a rock stuck between the dust shield and the rotor.

mouab18c1

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thought about it but it doesnt happen all the time....my cousins had a rock stuck on his before and hell it about killed my eardrums

HGZ

yeah i would check the pads. same thing was happening to me about a month ago. i heard a light squealing noise that sounded like pads going out. i did a quick visual inspection since i can see my outer rear pads through my wheels, but the pads looked fine. i finally took the time to take the wheels off and turned out the rear *INNER* pad on my passenger side was almost gone! basically my rear passenger pads are being worn down abnormally which is why the outer pad looked fine.

Targa250R

If this is the case, you'll want to clean and lube your slide pins to allow the calipers to move freely. Also note how easily the piston turns back into the caliper. If it is very difficult to move, you should turn in the caliper as a core for a remanufactured unit.

HGZ

yeah i think it is the piston that is causing it. it was pretty hard to twist back in.. thanks for the info!!

mouab18c1

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kool ill look into that also