[Chevelle-list] 'slightly' off topic- disc brake question.

[Devin]

Jim-  That gear looking thing on the inside of your rotor is the speed
sensor ring for the ABS.  If it were touching anything you would likely have
a grinding noise, not ticking.  Did you put a little grease on the outside
of the seals?  Skipping this will let them run dry against the spindles and
cause all kinds of funny buisness, usually either a chirp, squeak or squeal.

Devin
----- Original Message -----
From: "J. Brady" <jmbiii at yahoo.com>
To: "Chevelle Group" <chevelle-list at chevelles.net>
Sent: Saturday, September 23, 2006 5:23 PM
Subject: [Chevelle-list] 'slightly' off topic- disc brake question.


> I have a disc brake question which I'm hoping you guys
> can help me with..  Only thing is, the brakes are on
> my GMC Sonoma.
>
> Today I did new rotors, wheel bearings (in and out),
> seals, and pads on my truck (also did badly needed
> front shocks).  Thought since colder weather was on
> the way, now was the time..
>
> This is the 2nd time I've done this in the time I've
> had the truck (since 2000), and it's the 2nd time I've
> had this issue.  With all of the new parts in place, I
> went for a test drive.  Overall I can feel
> improvement, but from 0-10 and at deceleration, I can
> feel what I want to describe as a "ticking" or
> "clicking" feeling in the steering wheel.  Again it's
> only from 0-10 and at the very end.  The rotors are
> brand new, and I know they're not warped b/c it's not
> that sensation I'm feeling (I know that one).  I have
> noticed tho that on the back of the rotor, where the
> inner bearing is seated, there is what I want to call
> a 'gear' with teeth that goes all the way around.  I'm
> wondering if the ticking I'm feeling in the steering
> wheel, is because I have the discs too tight and that
> gear is rubbing somewhere?  I was able to spin the
> discs after assembly before putting the wheel on by
> hand, and they do spin but with some drag (which is
> how I thought they were supposed to be).
>
> Other point worth mentioning, I did pack all the new
> bearings with fresh grease, and filled the grease
> caps, so I don't think it's the bearings.
>
> Any help would be greatly appreciated, b/c it pissed
> me off to feel this after spending all day working on
> this truck.
>
> Regards,
>
> Jim
> '66 Malibu
> '98 Sonoma a step away from trade-in
>
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