Whale-like noise from rear tire

1997 MERCURY SABLE
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KE425947
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Randomly when driving, (never a pattern) I hear a deep, whale-like noise (hard to describe) coming from the rear driver's tire area. Like something is dragging against something for a second. Happens most when driven for a longer period of time.
Mar 8, 2016 at 4:51 PM
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Check to see if backing plate is rubbing against rotor or the wheel bearing could be bad.
Mar 9, 2016 at 7:25 AM