Bad wheel bearing?

[sypher]

Originally Posted by thstone

My vote is for a damaged CV joint rather than a wheel bearing.

Yeah, I'm thinking so too. What would be the best method to test?

[sandyman65535]

Could be handbrake (e-brake) spring loose. To check it, you need to take off the wheel, brake caliper and unscrew the disc.

When all is normal, should look like this photo (except with a hub in the middle).

[sypher]

Originally Posted by sandyman65535

Could be handbrake (e-brake) spring loose. To check it, you need to take off the wheel, brake caliper and unscrew the disc.

When all is normal, should look like this photo (except with a hub in the middle).

sandyman65535 FTW!

All but one spring were broken and ground to pieces along with the bracket and hinge that makeup the handbrake system. After calling around I was able to get the 3 springs needed for about $25 per spring. insanity. Plus another $20 for the hinge and bracket. So I got it put back together for under $100.

Though, now I am aware of my busted CV boots... :/