The tire could be rubbing if you have oversize tires, or aftermarket rims. The only other cause would be a failure of a part in the brake system.
front brake assembly diagram for a 2006 F150 4X4
Bad CVC joint, bad wheel bearing, bad brake pads, loose or incorrectly installed brake assembly or wheel itself.
Brake pads are worn and the squealer tab is rubbing on the rotor. Pads will need replaced.
How do I remove the front rotors so I can replace the CV joints? .... After removing the brake pads and caliper assembly, of course.
There are several things that could be causing this noise to come from your front wheel well. You could have a faulty wheel bearing, a brake could be dragging, or a hub is rubbing.
Are the tires actually rubbing or do you just hear a noise? If they are rubbing you have a serious front end problem. If you are just hearing a noise it could be that your front brake pads are worn out. There is a little metal pad built onto the brake pads that rub when the pads are worn out, telling you that it is time to have them attended to.
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Remove the wheel and tire assembly and the brake caliper then the brake rotor will slide right off.
How do you change the front brake pads on a Ford E-250 van? cannot remove the pads from assembly.
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Nothing, they rub slightly at all times. There are no return springs like a drum brake. Self adjusting.
Could be the bearings.