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GMT800 Rear axle squeak/squeal

Old Jun 28, 2023 | 8:52 PM
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Default GMT800 Rear axle squeak/squeal

2004 Suburban z71
Hello all,

I still have a squeal/squeak in the rear only (not front), when braking and also turning right without braking. I have changed the following components at all four wheels.
rotors, calipers, brake pads, brake hoses and also conducted a full brake fluid change. What could be the problem?
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Old Jun 28, 2023 | 9:37 PM
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make sure the backing plates aren't just rusted out and rubbing on something. You can also check the wheel bearings.
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Old Jun 29, 2023 | 7:15 AM
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Originally Posted by mountainmanjoe
make sure the backing plates aren't just rusted out and rubbing on something. You can also check the wheel bearings.
Thank you. The backing plates are fine. Is there any other way to check the bearings without pulling the axle seals out?
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Old Jun 29, 2023 | 3:47 PM
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Originally Posted by MisterMastaMind
The backing plates are fine.
sometimes debris can get trapped in there too.

Originally Posted by MisterMastaMind
Is there any other way to check the bearings without pulling the axle seals out?
jack up the rear, grab the wheel with both hands on opposite sides on the perimeter, and try to wobble it. Or lift it up and down. There shouldn't be any slop.

while you're there give the wheels a spin while a helper works the brakes. You should be able to zero right in on the sound. Maybe something in the brakes is dragging.
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Old Jun 29, 2023 | 4:10 PM
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Originally Posted by mountainmanjoe
sometimes debris can get trapped in there too.


jack up the rear, grab the wheel with both hands on opposite sides on the perimeter, and try to wobble it. Or lift it up and down. There shouldn't be any slop.

while you're there give the wheels a spin while a helper works the brakes. You should be able to zero right in on the sound. Maybe something in the brakes is dragging.
I think the bearings are bad. Check out the video.
https://quickshare.samsungcloud.com/fSmpTCCyr5W7
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Old Jun 29, 2023 | 5:37 PM
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it sure looks like it
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