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I went to the Store Today and my 09 Outback ran fine. When I went to back out of the parking Slot it sounded like I'd run over something. I stopped and looked behind and under the Car but there was nothing. I got back in and tried backing up again when the sound of something dragging started again. I pulled forward and the dragging sound continued so I stopped again. I looked all over but coudn't find anything hanging. I got my Wife to pull forward slowly and stood beside the Car to see where the sound was coming from. I figured out it was the Passenger side front Wheel. I jacked the Car up and removed the Wheel. When I looked down between the Dust Shield and Brake Rotor I noticed a small object wedged between the Two. I gently pried the Dust Shield and it fell to the Ground, it was a small Pea Gravel. After this incident I wonder why Subaru put the Shield so close to the Brake Rotor because I can see this causing damage to the Rotor if not taken care of immediately. I'd say it's a fluke but if I'm off Road driving on Gravel or somewhere Muddy I could see this really causing problems. Could someone explain why those Shield are there, if there's some way I could increase the spacing or if I could just remove them all together. I know the Shields are there for a reason but if it's not a big deal or a safety issue, would it be OK to remove them so this never happens again. I really don't feel like jacking my Car up and removing the Wheel every time I drive on Gravel or mud... |
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Replying to: kentuckyranger (Jun 30, 2009 8:10 pm) Maybe the shields are there to keep gravel away from the rotors lol. More likely they are to keep heat away from the brake lines.
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Replying to: steve_ (Jun 30, 2009 8:16 pm) Also, before I knew what was going on the sound was so disturbing I was afraid it was more serious like the CV Joints or something. The noise freaked me out so bad at first I slammed on the Brakes and jumped out thinking I'd find a Kid pinned under the Bumper with his Bike. The guy gathering shopping Carts looked at me like I was retarded, LOL! I'd say they're there to protect the Lines from heat like you said. I just wish they could have spaced them out a little more. |
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Replying to: sangerboy (Jun 30, 2009 6:34 pm) I have seen many a timing belt break upon starting a car up....because that is when the most strain hits them other than putting a heavy foot into the gas. If it is broken, this is an interference engine. The real fun will begin if you decide to repair it!
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Replying to: kentuckyranger (Jun 30, 2009 8:10 pm) I agree, it is a scary sound. You are correct to inspect and determine if the sound is a problem or not. Which it was. Excellent parking lot diagnostic skills. Once you have heard this sound, you will know it on any car! If you can, it is better to decrease the spacing without touching the rotor. Less space means less can get between the parts. Usually when a manufacter puts something on a car, they have a very good reason other than Uncle Sam! So always find out before you really have a bad screw up. |
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Replying to: girlcarbuilder (Jun 19, 2009 10:05 am) ... yeah, I've been well trained over the past 17+ yrs. (and before by others) by my friend who runs his indep. shop (Porsche/Audi/VW specialists but they do it all) ... cutting corners rarely works out in the long run. 
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Replying to: kentuckyranger (Jun 30, 2009 8:10 pm) My wife had the same thing happen, and the racket was so intense, I had the car towed to the dealer. I thought for sure it was a major drivetrain component! Boy, was I embarrassed...  Cheers! Paul |
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Replying to: fendertweed (Jul 01, 2009 7:26 am) The more things change, as the old saying goes, the more they stay the same. I have gotten pretty tired over how some manufacters go out of they way to recreate the wheel. Guess in my older years, I just want to Keep It Simple Stupid, KISS. Just hope it is not the beginning of ALZ! Have enough trouble now figuring where I laid that last wrench I had in my hand! LOL Time for another cold one, it will look better then. How many times have we taken a stupid code reading to find it is not what the code said it was "so to speak?" I have found the extra info useful, but I still have to think out what is going on in the basics. Miss those old 70's bugs, we ran the heck out of those when I was going up.
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Replying to: girlcarbuilder (Jul 01, 2009 6:07 am) |
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Replying to: kentuckyranger (Jun 30, 2009 8:10 pm) If you wanted to file a complaint with NHTSA, use this link: http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/index.cfm If they see a pattern of lots of people having the same problem, they could force a recall. |
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