I slid the rear end of my 5th Gen into a curb about a month ago. Since the acident there has been a odd noise coming from the RR. Sounds almost like a low pitched humming sound. It gets more noticable the faster you drive.

The shop in town said it was a warped brake rotor, but I just replaced the rotor this weekend and the noise is still around. Could it be a bad hub? What exactly are the symptoms of a bad hub?

Thanks for the help.

 

jack the rear up and see if you have any play side to side. See if the wheel will move at all.
Also have you checked your alignment?

 

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Also have you checked your alignment? </TD></TR></TABLE>

Assuming he has rear play in the rim, does that mean that he should replae the rear wheel bearing? I have a simmuliar issue that sounds like there is a woobeling at lower speeds. I also have a slight amount of play with the rear rim... what do you think that issue is?

 

Alignment isnt that far off, I lowed it, so its about -1 degree of camber and in spec on toe. Odd thing is it started this right after the curb incident, and has continued after an alignment.

Also, I have tried switching out wheels and tires so I dont think thats it.