Grind when turnin right... bearings?

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Freyspath
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So this weekend I have some free time, and im going to work on my pathy.. It needs new brakes (rotors and pads) and I thought while I was at it, I should do a transmission flush and while im down there replace the gear oil and transfercase... I know how to do all those no problemo.

Questions though: - When I turn right at low speeds (5-20mph) I feel a grind.. its noiseless and is mainly felt in the wheel and floor.. Its not like a hella grind that everyone can notice, its something the trained perfectionist like me picks up. Could it be a bad bearing?- The transmission. It says it has a "lifetime filter" but we all know lifetime is B.S. So how hard is it to change, and is it do-able?- Brakes... What do I need to know about? I have changed brakes on my S4, and my Explorer all the time.. anything the pathy might surprise me with?

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alexf20c
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2wd or 4wd?

could be your left CV axle or left brakes.

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Freyspath wrote:So this weekend I have some free time, and im going to work on my pathy.. It needs new brakes (rotors and pads) and I thought while I was at it, I should do a transmission flush and while im down there replace the gear oil and transfercase... I know how to do all those no problemo.

Questions though: - When I turn right at low speeds (5-20mph) I feel a grind.. its noiseless and is mainly felt in the wheel and floor.. Its not like a hella grind that everyone can notice, its something the trained perfectionist like me picks up. Could it be a bad bearing?- The transmission. It says it has a "lifetime filter" but we all know lifetime is B.S. So how hard is it to change, and is it do-able?- Brakes... What do I need to know about? I have changed brakes on my S4, and my Explorer all the time.. anything the pathy might surprise me with?

THANKS!
I'm not sure why you're getting the grinding but here's a walkthrough on how to replace your pads and rotors. Read the entire thread though because others have contributed. Replacing Rotors and Pads

Billy

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Freyspath
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alexf20c wrote:2wd or 4wd?

could be your left CV axle or left brakes.
4wd


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