i have a grinding noise on the front left wheel. i have taken the calipa off and i have one brake pad that is shot. could it be that or can it still be the bearing. how can i find out.
Brakes
wheel bearing(s)
possibly brake pads worn down
A grinding noise usually indicated bad wheel bearings.
Front grinding could be a bad wheel bearing or in the front axle assembly.
replace hub or wheel bearings.
Wheel bearing
the noise could be coming from either a bad wheel bearing or something wrong in front axle.
A grinding noise in the wheel will either be caused by worn brake pads, or a defective wheel bearing. Remove the left front wheel and inspect brake pads. If the brake pads are OK, you will need to remove the caliber and inspect the wheel bearing.
if its when you are breaking it is possible it could be a rotor if you hear like a roaring or grinding noise coming from that side also could be a wheel bearing
soounds like steering wheel fluid needs to up
A Clicking or grinding noise coming from the front end. The best way to test your CV joints is to drive backwards in a tight circle (wheel completely cranked) you should be able to tell which side the noise is coming from if it is bad.