Front drivers side wheel riding rough

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by jdogg22, Jun 23, 2012.

  1. jdogg22

    jdogg22 New Member

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    Hey folks. My 2005 Prius is riding a little rough in the front. It seems like it might be the drivers side front wheel. I can hear the revolutions of the tire/wheel and I get a slight feeling of those revolutions from the drivers seat. Any ideas? I was thinking warped rotor but I'm no mechanic.

    Thanks folks!
     
    #1 jdogg22, Jun 23, 2012
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    Can you be more specific? For example, is it just a noise? Or is there a vibration? If so, is it primarily in the wheel or the seat of the pants? Does it change with speed? Is it associated with braking?
     
    #2 brick, Jun 23, 2012
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    The sound changes with speed (quicker revolutions sound) and the slight vibration seems to stay the same under my foot regardless of speed (I top out at 70).
     
    #3 jdogg22, Jun 24, 2012
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    If it is a low rumble or hum, my guess is you have a bad wheel bearing.
     
    #4 brick, Jun 24, 2012
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    A warped rotor manifests itself as a shuddering that appears only during braking, felt through the brake pedal.

    Your problem sounds like a wheel bearing.
     
    #5 maestro8, Jun 25, 2012
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