Any mechanics in Austin?

[volcomsurfer]

So I've been hitting problem after problem and i haven't even taken it off the fking highway yet. The latest thing is that it's pulling to the left and randomly when i go over a bump it started out as a noise like a plastic fender rubbing. It would stop every time i slowed down so i could never isolate it. Now it's developed into a vibration. That does the same thing, stops when i slow down or sometimes when I hit another bump. Everything seems tight. And now it's gotten to the point of where i can feel a little bit of grind in the wheel as i go.

Anyone know a good mechanic in Austin or Dallas,preferably Austin since I'm here. I'm starting to lose my patience and I'm tired of breaking out my tools on the side of the road.

 

[Texans Outdoors]

Check Your tires. I ran over a small can and it stuck in my tire tread. Every time I got out to inspect the tire I found nothing. And then, after I parked, I saw the can stuck in my treads.

 

[volcomsurfer]

I'm thinking it just might be the brake caliper. I should have changed them both at the same time but money's tight.

 

[djbonsu]

Sounds like the left brake caliper is seized or getting hung up. You may not have to replace the caliper if the caliper pins/slides have seized up. If it is the caliper pins, pop some new ones in and you should be good.

 

[ujoint]

Also check the unit bearing. The spindle bearings at the back of them like to yard sale themselves.

 

[volcomsurfer]

I couldn't get any internet before I saw this. I had them replace the caliper. I'm going to stay in austin another night and head to dallas tomorrow. So I probably won't know if it was the caliper until I get on the highway and see if it happens again. Thanks for the input guys. It felt like a bearing issue, but when the tire was off it wouldn't spin too freely and you could kind of feel a little bit of a grind. So whether it was the caliper or not, at least that's one less thing I have to worry about.