1991 Legacy rear brake rubbing?

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10wrxing
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1991 Legacy rear brake rubbing?

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Ok so I'm done the rear brakes on the Legacy. New rotors and pads. Now when I make turns (mostly does it on right turns), it sounds as if the caliper bracket is touching the rotor.
I have had it apart a few times this morning and I can't see anything wrong.
The rotors spin freely when the car is up in the air.

I'm wondering if it's a wheel bearing starting to go?
But it didn't do this before touching the brakes.

Thanks in advance guys.
killajamal
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Re: 1991 Legacy rear brake rubbing?

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Check to see if you bent the heat shield. I've done this on accident. It makes a nasty metal on metal sound on hard turns.
10wrxing
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Re: 1991 Legacy rear brake rubbing?

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Thanks, I'll check that when I get a chance.
killajamal
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Re: 1991 Legacy rear brake rubbing?

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Yea lemme know. I'm curious!
10wrxing
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Re: 1991 Legacy rear brake rubbing?

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Ended up being the backing plates.
Too much rust and was touching the rotor.

Grinded them down and all good now.
killajamal
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Re: 1991 Legacy rear brake rubbing?

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Right on. Those heat shield things behind the rotor right?
10wrxing
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Re: 1991 Legacy rear brake rubbing?

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Yes.
Still seems to be rubbing sometimes, but I'll live with it.
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