Weird noise?? Alittle Help possibly on problem

[03YukonNH]

I had a similiar problem recently. Little shaking in the wheel, screeching noise. It sounded like the rear wheel to me. I thought it was the E-brake inside the hub but it ended up being a really really dried out rear universal joint. If yours has been replaced in the past it most likely has grease fittings so try adding some grease. If not then they are original from the factory and have to be replaced.

 

[WHITEOUT]

I had a similiar problem recently. Little shaking in the wheel, screeching noise. It sounded like the rear wheel to me. I thought it was the E-brake inside the hub but it ended up being a really really dried out rear universal joint. If yours has been replaced in the past it most likely has grease fittings so try adding some grease. If not then they are original from the factory and have to be replaced.

Where are those rear universal joints at? I just greased all my front steering components 2 days ago, but couldn't find anything in the rear to grease, ie. no zirt fittings. Any help is greatly appreciated.

thanks everyone for the great input. just haven't had time to jack up the front end and check the wheels for wobble to see if the hubs/bearings are bad. It hasn't made the noise lately, so... Out of sight out of mind kinda thing. I know it's not the way to go about it, so needs to get done here soon. Will jack up the truck this week and check the wheels.

Also, need to do my front and rear pads. My rears may be bad, because if I apply my E-brake, it's almost like nothing is there. I mean, if E-brake is applied on a hill, it will kinda roll back very slowly. I don't get that, cause I just did my brakes 6 months ago.

How do you check E-brake??? thanks everyone for the info

 

[03YukonNH]

The ebrake works like the old school drum brakes. The shoes are located inside the hub of the rear rotors. When you apply the ebrake, the outside calipers are not what holds the truck still on a hill but rather the inside brake shoes that push themselves outwards to hold the inside of the rotor.

Also, the universal joints are located on the drive shaft. There is one up front where the drive shaft goes into the transmission and one right before the connection to the rear differential.

 

[WHITEOUT]

thanks so much for that information 03YukonNH. Greatly appreciate that help. Now I just need to figure out how to get to those rear E-brake pads to replace. thanks again, hope to get this figured out.

 

[Eagle]

there is a write up in the Tech forum, as well as a link to an online chiltons in General

 

[WhoDatPanic]

did you ever figure out what it was? i have the same noise i think i changed front brake pads and it is still there sounds like metal on metal but very lightly or like leaves stuck in a spoke haha its annoying only can hear it when driving on small close streets or with cars parked driving by... is it wheel bearings ?

 

[FLHOE]

Finally figured it out. It's the front differential. When I put it in 4 wheel drive she humms and grinds pretty loud. Need to call around for a local shop to rebuild. Dealer wants 1200-1800 depending on the parts that need to be replaced. This sucks!

 

[droppedHoe]

im gonna check my truck b/c its making the same noise and i was thinking it was tie rods or something...
i was about to make a thread but using the search can work wonders
i know mine isnt the front dif as my truck is only 2wd

think i need to replace the e-brake pads as well b/c i can push it all the way in and the truck will roll if in reverse or drive...

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i know the tread is a little old but help me out real quick TYF family.
is this hub any good or should i just stick to napa?
http://www.am-autoparts.com/AM/Front-Wheel-Hubs/Chevrolet/Tahoe/-/AM-59158023/?utm_source=google_base&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=new_google_base_feed

 

[TnTahoe]

i got my front hubs from ebay so im sure those will be fine