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So until I can go to a mechanic, I have no clue what's wrong with the car and wasn't sure if anyone would have at least a small idea. I'm sometimes getting a metal rotating like noise coming from the back of the car. I also even less often am getting a slightly burned smell coming from back there and the hub cap on the back drivers side wheel is looking sooty. The noise isn't super loud. Even with the radio and air fully off I can barely hear it though I think it may be somewhat noticeable to people I drive past maybe. This sound familiar to anyone?
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I don't want to alarm you but it sounds like it's your breaks or the drive shaft. More likely the breaks, have they been kinda squishy lately? Or maybe there's more humidity than normal?Ridiculous 2009 Predictions: Evil Queen will beat Martha Stewart to death with a muffin pan. All hail Evil Queen! (Some things don't need elaboration.....) -- Jester
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Don't think it's the breaks. They have seemed fine and the noise is happening when I'm driving and eases up when I slow down (don't know if that makes a difference or not)"Man, having a conversation with you is like walking through a salvador dali painting." - Mac HallComment
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Could be your wheel bearings. See if you can get the car up on a jack and jack stands and see if you can easily spin the wheels. Spin them by hand with the car off. If there's a problem, you should be able to feel it or hear it that way. Make sure car is on a flat surface and please be sure to use jack stands. It is so much safe.Comment
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Could also be that the (assuming you have drum brakes at the rear) shoes are slightly contacting the drum itself. This could be because the emergency brake mechanism isn't working correctly. If you have disc brakes at the back...a similar condition can exist with the calipers. The pistons inside those can stick, leading to the pads not moving away from the discs. Both conditions can cause burning smells and/or a constant squealing noise. In any case, get the car to a mechanic as soon as possible!Aerodynamics are for people who can't build engines. --Enzo FerrariComment
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Or just a bit of rust caught in the drum brake shoes? The sound would fit. But, yes, ask a mechanic to look at it.
It could be something easily fixed or something dangerous. In the last case it should be fixed ASAP.Comment
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Man I hope it's not the emergency brake! This would make for the second stick shift Jeep with emergency brake problems
Yeah, I should be at least getting it in for them to assess soon. Just nervous and impatient in the mean time
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