My moms bmw(acura rl) in atlanta is making a grinding noise in the front right. sounds like it's coming from the suspension area, sounds like 2 peices of metal grinding together almost. only happens when moving.

that was a horrible description, i know, but is their anything obvious that pops into your mind to check becuase giving it a quick lookover exposed nothing obvious. i did pull the cap of an antifreeze bottle out that was in that area. but it was sitting in between 2 parts and i don't think it was the cause (after taking it out and driving it was exactly the same...)

Check your wheel bearings. Also check your CV joints (highly unlikely, doesn't hurt to check) and brakes.

Check your wheel bearings. Also check your CV joints (highly unlikely, doesn't hurt to check) and brakes.

i actually think it is the wheel bearing after more looking. i posted a bit too soon. thanks for the post though :)

i actually think it is the wheel bearing after more looking. i posted a bit too soon. thanks for the post though :)

jack up the front and inspect the area buy spinning the wheel and look to see if you hear anything. Or while spinning the wheel put your hand on the shock or strut and feel for any vibrations.

Yeah sounds like wheel bearing to me. And although you can often feel some scraping/vibrating/resistance when you spin the wheel while its on a stand, you don't always. I just replaced a wheel bearing that only made some mild vibrations and making sorta a scraping noise that you could only hear when going over 40mph and I couldn't notice anything when it was on stands.

Not only do you hear grinding, but you see smoke like I did on my Eclipse. :)

Just kick it a couple times. Worked for my buddies prelude...

Just kick it a couple times. Worked for my buddies prelude...

:buttrock PRO!

A much simpler possibility is that the inside "dust cover" for the rotor is a little bent, it doesn't take much to do that, and is rubbing on the rotor. I've seen that many times, especially after working on the brakes or suspension in any way.

maybe a rock stuck in the brake.

I totally expected to see some hot dance moves in Smyrna when I clicked on this thread.

So disappointed...:(

I totally expected to see some hot dance moves in Smyrna when I clicked on this thread.
:rofl

At first glance, I read it as "grinding right in front of my moms car," and wondered why there was no NWS tag. :ponder


:silly

I just thought Jimmy was producing some severe car fetish porn.

i know what the cure is!!!! trade it in for a "REAL" BMW.

My moms bmw(acura rl) in atlanta is making a grinding noise in the front right. sounds like it's coming from the suspension area, sounds like 2 peices of metal grinding together almost. only happens when moving.

that was a horrible description, i know, but is their anything obvious that pops into your mind to check becuase giving it a quick lookover exposed nothing obvious. i did pull the cap of an antifreeze bottle out that was in that area. but it was sitting in between 2 parts and i don't think it was the cause (after taking it out and driving it was exactly the same...)
First off I would take the rim off and see as someone said if the dust shield is contacting the brake. Secondly, it might sound dumb, but what are the condition of the brakes? Many cars have wear indicators on the pads that make a ton of noise when they are dangerously low, apparently loud annoying noises are the best way to convince people to do routine maintenance on their car. These are the two easiest and cheapest fixes try these first and if they do not resolve the issue then the wheel bearing might be faulty.