Rotational noise from rear

[Anker]

I also believe you noise is caused by either a shield rubbing or from a problem in the e-brake!

[bekks]

Originally Posted by Anker

I also believe you noise is caused by either a shield rubbing or from a problem in the e-brake!

I checked closely to make sure nothing was rubbing (with the wheel off, then the brake pads out, then the disc/drum off). As I mentioned, there was a little sound that went away after cleaning out the drum, but that was not my main problem. Cornering one way now seems to exacerbate it a bit, so the bearing is looking more likely. As well as the fact that I cannot replicate the sound with the wheels unloaded.
I have a good wall to drive along on my way home today, so I will confirm which side it is coming from and then order the bearing.

[piper6909]

Originally Posted by bekks

I checked closely to make sure nothing was rubbing (with the wheel off, then the brake pads out, then the disc/drum off). As I mentioned, there was a little sound that went away after cleaning out the drum, but that was not my main problem. Cornering one way now seems to exacerbate it a bit, so the bearing is looking more likely. As well as the fact that I cannot replicate the sound with the wheels unloaded.
I have a good wall to drive along on my way home today, so I will confirm which side it is coming from and then order the bearing.

Even if you drive it along a wall, it'll be tough to figure out which side it's coming from. Especially as early on as this seems. My suggestion is that if you can't hear it when it's not under load, and there's no play in either wheel you should just keep driving it until it gets worse. Once it gets bad enough you'll know for sure which one to change.

Another suggestion is to put it up on jack stands, start it up and put it in drive or 1st. It'll turn the wheels faster than you can by hand.

[dghii]

Originally Posted by bekks

I checked closely to make sure nothing was rubbing (with the wheel off, then the brake pads out, then the disc/drum off). As I mentioned, there was a little sound that went away after cleaning out the drum, but that was not my main problem. Cornering one way now seems to exacerbate it a bit, so the bearing is looking more likely. As well as the fact that I cannot replicate the sound with the wheels unloaded.
I have a good wall to drive along on my way home today, so I will confirm which side it is coming from and then order the bearing.

I think almost all of us that have had this kind of noise hunts and hunts, wonders and wonders, and then finds replacing the bearing solves all.

Your car is at an age and mileage that the bearings are suspect. Get them change and motor on!