Rubbing noise when turning right

[Paul S.]

1997 Subaru Outback wagon. ~80K.

When I turn right sharply at any speed over 10 mph, I hear a rubbing or
scraping kind of noise from the left rear wheel area. When I straighten
out, the noise disappears.

Have not noticed same when turning left.

Visual inspection reveals nothing out of the ordinary.

Ideas? Thanks in advance....

 

[Pete D]

Most likely the brake pads rubbing, how much pad do you have left? If that
is 80k miles then it is time for a brake job (skim disks and new pads front
and rear). Could also be a bearing. Get the runout checked when you do the
brakes.

Cheers.

Pete D

 

[TG]

Make sure you don't have a broken spring, there was a recall on this and
sometimes the broken spring would rub on a tire....bad enough to cause a
blow out. TG