94 T4R Problem

[92128 4Runner]

My 94 T4R is making a low rubbing or vibrating sound. It sounds like it is coming from the tires or brakes but I'm not sure. The sound speeds up as my speed increases and slows down as I slow down. Also, it seems to get louder as I apply the brakes but it's there without brakes also. Could it be the rotors being warped? Wouldn't warped rotors cause the steering wheel to shake upon braking? My steering wheel doesn't shake at all. Any suggestions? It's a 2WD btw. Im wondering if the brake calipers are rubbing against the rotor. I changed my brake pads a few months back and maybe somehow it has come loose. Any better ideas? Thanks.

 

[Trevloc]

are the belts loose/coming off track?

did you check those?

 

[92128 4Runner]

are the belts loose/coming off track?

did you check those?

Belts? As in the fan belt? No I didn't check that.

 

[Trevloc]

on my old geo it would shake cause it was like half off. but it didnt feel like it was coming from the brakes or tires.

but i was just throwing my thoughts out there.

 

[92128 4Runner]

on my old geo it would shake cause it was like half off. but it didnt feel like it was coming from the brakes or tires.

but i was just throwing my thoughts out there.

Thanks. Yeah I really think it's a tire/brake issue. At least I hope it is because if it's not, I'm without a clue.

Geo?! Wow, there's a blast from the past.

 

[Trevloc]

first car, $500. gave it the paint job (and a new $800 clutch) and sold it for $1000 a year and a half later.

anyways, back on topic.

do you have a local mechanic? gotta always have one you can rely on.
i have two in town that i trust. they specialize in japan autos and such.

 

[92128 4Runner]

first car, $500. gave it the paint job (and a new $800 clutch) and sold it for $1000 a year and a half later.

anyways, back on topic.

do you have a local mechanic? gotta always have one you can rely on.
i have two in town that i trust. they specialize in japan autos and such.

Haha. Lol.

I can't even use the words "mechanic" and "trust" in the same sentence. I'd have better luck finding a lawyer that I trust. It's a sad fact, I know, but I have absolutely no idea where to take my truck to get repairs done. I do A LOT of my own repairs because of this.