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Old 05-20-2009, 03:51 PM
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I've got a 91 accord ex.. all three wheels run and spin, but the drivers rear wheel is locked in place and will not spin. Is it the wheel bearing or ???
 
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Old 05-20-2009, 04:12 PM
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... or a stuck brake caliper? Are the caliper slide pins seized? The best way to tell is remove the brake caliper to verify the wheel bearing spins nice & smoothly.

Most often, it'll be the brake. Seems like wheel bearings will make horrible noises for a while before they completely seize up.
 
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Old 05-20-2009, 07:06 PM
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I agree with Jim, its more than likely a frozen caliper. It would take a lot for a wheel bearing to be so far gone it doesnt even spin.
 
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Old 05-20-2009, 11:57 PM
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so i fixed the problem for now.. i took the wheel off and used a flat head and unstuck the rust between the caliper and drum.. so everything is good for now thanks for your help
 
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Old 05-21-2009, 12:17 AM
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so glad he didnt mean spinners.
 
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